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It links construction’s high CO2 and material impacts to the need for decarbonisation, then highlights mass timber benefits such as emission reductions and long-term carbon storage. Switzerland’s forest resources and high FSC-certified share are presented alongside construction market uptake gaps. 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The document also cites market recognition of FSC-labeled products.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},500496,1791710869,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":66,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":133,"file_id":134,"file_url":135,"file_type":136,"file_size":137,"view_count":44,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":14,"language":138,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":139,"faqs":140,"seo_title":141,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":142,"read_time":24,"preview_page_count":4},4398046744996,"FSC®-CERTIFIED TIMBER IN CONSTRUCTION  \nWhy timber in construction?  \nGlobal Climate Urgency  \nConstruction is responsible for nearly 40% of global energy-related CO2 emissions and ~50% of all extracted raw materials globally (1) . With cement production alone contributing 8% of global CO2 emissions (2), the industry  \n“WWF considers the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) the most rigorous and credible voluntary certification system to ensure environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of forests around the globe.”  \n-WWF  \nfaces unprecedented pressure to decarbonise.  \nWood offers a proven climate solution: Substituting conventional building materials with mass timber can reduce construction-phase emissions by up to 69%(case study 3), and a four-story wooden building can store 150t CO2 over its life (illustrative case, 4) .  \nLeadership Through Resource Abundance  \nSwitzerland has exceptional advantages for timber construction:  \n 1.31Mha of forest cover 32% of Swiss territory (5) .  \n 42%(550,000+ ha) of which are FSC-certified (FSC Switzerland figure)– among the highest rates globally.  \n Sustainable harvest potential of 4. 8Mm³ timber annually, with significant untapped capacity (5) .  \nDespite this resource wealth, only 15% of new Swiss buildings use timber as the primary structure, while less than one-third of harvested wood goes to construction – the majority is burned for energy (5) . This represents enormous untapped climate potential.  \nSwiss Climate Impact  \nSwiss construction accounts for 24% of national greenhouse gas emissions and 70% of material consumption (6)– and Switzerland needs 500,000+ new housing units by 2040 (7a)– making timber construction an immediate lever to achieve climate targets while meeting housing demand. Using wood can deliver:  \n 2.0–3. 1Mt CO2 reduction annually through material substitution (8) .  \n 1. 1Mt CO2/year already stored in Swiss buildings, with much greater potential (9) .  \n“Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification helps you to meet market demands, enhance your reputation and support the world's forests. FSC certification ensures timber product origins are responsible. Founded in 1993 as a global membership-based NGO, FSC promotes responsible forest management through eco-labelling. Today, FSC certification is widely regarded as the gold standard for responsible forest management.”  \n– Preferred by Nature  \n(1) UNEP, IEA, & GlobalABC. (2023) . 2023 Global Status Report for Buildings & Construction.  \n(2) Preston, F., et a. l (2018) . Making Concrete Change.  \n(3) Himes, A., and Busby, G. (2020) . Wood buildings as a climate solution.  \n(4) Swedish Wood. (2024) . Climate-smart building.  \n(5) Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), WSL. (2025) . Forest Report 2025.  \n(6) ETH Zurich. (2024) . ZeroStrat: Buildings with low emissions during construction.  \n(7a) Swiss Government. (2025) . Housing demand projections to 2040.  \n(8) SNF study (2025), cited in Swiss forest/construction sector evaluations.  \n(9) TimberFinance. (2025) . Carbon storage in Swiss timber construction.  \nWhy FSC for construction?  \nFSC certification is a well-established standard in the Swiss timber market. It's integrated into domestic supply chains, aligns with MINERGIE-ECO standards, and meets public procurement requirements. This strong foundation, combined with Switzerland's scientific leadership and engineering excellence in timber construction, creates unparalleled opportunities for innovation and market leadership (10) .  \nEnvironmental Benefits  \n Climate Leadership: FSC forests maximise carbon storage and supply climate-positive building materials, directly supporting Swiss net-zero targets.  \n Biodiversity: FSC prohibits deforestation, and protects rare species (e. g., ~40% of Swiss species depend on forest ecosystems, 11) .  \n Ecosystem: Forest management under FSC preserves soil, water resources, and ecological processes ensuring resources fo","cbCaioVQVTEbrZ7M","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioVQVTEbrZ7M","pdf",231453,"English","# Why timber in construction?\n## Global Climate Urgency\n## Leadership Through Resource Abundance\n## Swiss Climate Impact\n# Why FSC for construction?\n## Environmental Benefits\n## Social responsibility\n## Credibility & Transparency\n## Swiss Values & Future-Proof\n# How does FSC Certification work in Switzerland?","[{\"question\":\"How does mass timber with FSC certification help reduce construction emissions?\",\"answer\":\"Substituting conventional building materials with mass timber can reduce construction-phase emissions by up to 69%, while wooden buildings can store substantial CO2 over their life. 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