The construction industry could take an important step toward sustainability by increasing the use of wood
Roughly half of the natural resources used globally are consumed by the construction industry. In a world where buildings account for almost 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions, there's a readily available way to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry: increasing the use of wood.Limited natural resources, biodiversity loss and climate change are urging societies to move toward sustainable solutions. The construction industry is no exception to the changes, and therefore it needs to find new solutions and re-engineer its practices.Solutions from Nordic forests