SUSTAINABILITY
Firwood Timber & Plywood - 50 Years Of Excellence
At Firwood Timber & Plywood Co Ltd, sustainability is at the core of how we source, process and supply our timber products. As a trusted supplier of formwork timber, shuttering timber and construction timber, we recognise our responsibility to support responsible forestry while reducing the environmental impact of the construction supply chain.
Timber is a renewable building material that plays an important role in sustainable construction. By working with responsible suppliers and recognised certification schemes, we help ensure the timber used in concrete formwork, shuttering systems and construction projects comes from well-managed forest sources.
Responsible Timber Sourcing
We are committed to sourcing timber from responsibly managed and legally harvested forests. Wherever possible, our timber products are supplied from certified sources such as FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).
These internationally recognised certification schemes ensure that forests are managed in a way that:
Protects biodiversity and wildlife habitats
Supports local communities and forestry workers
Prevents illegal logging and unsustainable harvesting
Maintains long-term forest sustainability
By working closely with trusted sawmills and suppliers, we ensure our formwork timber and construction timber products meet high standards for both quality and environmental responsibility.
To maintain the integrity of our certified timber products, we endeavour to maintain our FSC® and PEFC certification so that our customers requesting FSC® or PEFC certified formwork timber can therefore have confidence in the traceability and responsible sourcing of the materials supplied.
The FSC® and PEFC Chain of Custody certification system ensures that certified timber can be identified from the forest of origin through processing, distribution and final supply. Where applicable, we follow strict procedures for handling and supplying certified products to ensure compliance with certification requirements.
Reducing Our Environmental Impact
Alongside responsible sourcing, we continuously look for ways to reduce the environmental impact of our operations. This includes:
Minimising waste across our timber yards and processing facilities
Recycling timber offcuts and packaging wherever possible
Improving delivery and transport efficiency to reduce emissions
Working with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability
Our aim is to provide high-quality formwork and construction timber products while operating in a way that supports environmental responsibility.
Working With Our Customers
Sustainability is a shared responsibility across the construction industry. We work with contractors, builders, civil engineering companies and construction professionals to supply timber products that support responsible sourcing and sustainable building practices.
If you would like to learn more about our FSC® and PEFC certified timber products, formwork timber supply, or sustainability practices, please contact our team.
If you would like to view our current certification please click here
