Sustainable investment in modern forestry and timber construction
Explore how the modern forest and timber construction industry offers compelling opportunities for sustainable investment – highlighting timber’s increasing value in carbon sequestration, emissions reduction, and long-term value creation.
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Low carbon loan guidance for building developments
This guidance document draws on perspectives from funders, developers, and contractors to demonstrate that low‑carbon development loan products can be delivered within existing finance frameworks,…
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Minimising greenhouse gas emissions in structural timber construction
This technical position paper from the Institution of Structural Engineers outlines strategies for minimising greenhouse gas emissions when designing and specifying timber. By looking at…
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Built by Nature France Launches with €376,000 BBCA Grant Partnership
PARIS September 30 – Built by Nature (BbN), the not-for-profit organisation with a mission to lead a global transformation of the built environment by accelerating…
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The Ramboll Foundation backs global timber construction initiative with €100,000 grant
The Ramboll Foundation, enterprise foundation and owner of the Ramboll Group, has allocated funds and resources to support the implementation of the Principles for Responsible…
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Built-in benefits: why timber is becoming a strategic asset class
Timber is increasingly recognised as a material that supports climate goals and offers competitive advantages in real estate portfolios. Its ability to store carbon, reduce…
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Understanding biogenic carbon accounting in wood EPDs
Biogenic carbon accounting plays a critical role in understanding the climate impacts of wood-based construction materials. This knowledge item explores how biogenic carbon is treated…
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Timber construction and decarbonization of the built environment in Italy
The construction sector is undergoing a cultural shift driven by the need for sustainable processes and solutions that contribute to decarbonization. The introduction of ESG…
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New financing models for bio-based social housing
In the Accounting Framework for Bio-based Construction, Holland Houtland presents a new blended finance and valuation model to support housing corporations and others involved in the development of social…
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Shaping the carbon sink built environment with timber finance solutions
The Timber Finance Initiative (TFI) and its partners Wiese Advisory and Swiss Sustainable Finance are engaging and educating the sustainable finance sector on the benefits and opportunities of investing in the forest…
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Construction-stored carbon monetisation
This Built by Nature initiative, in collaboration with Good Energies Foundation, part of Porticus, addresses the cost disadvantages of bio-based construction materials compared to traditional…
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Bauhütte 4.0
The Bauhütte 4.0 as catalyst. Linking the key players in the region with necessary resources and knowledge, creating a transformative force for a seamlessly integrated…
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Construction and Investment Costs of Biobased Materials in Residential Housing
To support the transition to biobased materials through improved availability of accurate financial analysis, Alba Concepts is conducting research into residential biobased construction and investment…
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