Wood and carbon neutrality

Every year, Sonae Arauco is responsible for retaining around 2 million tonnes of CO2 through the products it places on the market.

Forests and forest-based industries are an integral part of the response to the challenge of climate change. Taking only European forests into consideration, an overall positive effect of around -806 million tonnes of carbon* captured annually is estimated, corresponding to 20% of all emissions from fossil sources in the European Union.

In addition to being a natural raw material, wood has a remarkable capacity to store CO2, making it a great alternative to materials of fossil origin.

Each tonne of wood results in the capture of two tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere. In contrast, producing the same number of other materials used in construction emits very high values of carbon dioxide, which is the main cause of climate change.

Sonae Arauco's areas of activity towards carbon neutrality

acquisition of raw materials from controllable sources, enabling sustainability of the forest and its ability to mitigate CO2 emissions.

increase of incorporation of recycled wood into the product portfolio, avoiding landfill or burning and the consequent release of carbon into the atmosphere.

investment in a set of state-of-the-art equipment aimed at reducing the carbon footprint associated with the production process along with strengthening business competitiveness.

investment in innovation and R&D to affirm wood-based solutions in the market and their value for the construction, furniture and interior design sectors, as an alternative to polluting products.

acquisition of raw materials from controllable sources, enabling sustainability of the forest and its ability to mitigate CO2 emissions.

increase of incorporation of recycled wood into the product portfolio, avoiding landfill or burning and the consequent release of carbon into the atmosphere.

investment in a set of state-of-the-art equipment aimed at reducing the carbon footprint associated with the production process along with strengthening business competitiveness.

investment in innovation and R&D to affirm wood-based solutions in the market and their value for the construction, furniture and interior design sectors, as an alternative to polluting products.