The wood-based sector (WBS), with 8 million employees[1] is a key player in the transition towards a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable society, specifically contributing to rural development and the job creation, considering primary and secondary raw materials processing and off-site prefabrication.[2]

To advance circular thinking, eco-design, and actions across all stages of processing and product service life, there is a need to enhance the reuse of the relevant product system and its materials, ensuring the efficient use of wood as a renewable and valuable resource. Wood-based construction (WBC) is the most apparent part of the WBS to showcase these efforts, as its products store biogenically sequestered carbon throughout their service life[3].

[1]Economic Impact of the Forestry and Wood Industry in Europe – WoodPop

[2] https://europanels.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CL053-24_WoodPoP-Policy-Paper_2024-1.pdf

[3]https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/news-media/news/timber-construction-can-help-reduce-co2-emissions