This webinar targeted building industry professionals: architects, designers, property developers, FSC certificate holders and educators.
The main topics of the webinar were related to the identification and discussion of the most relevant challenges, including:
- The current situation in the forestry sector: Yurii Dyuh, Coordinator of the Wood Industry UA platform, outlined the potential of the Ukrainian forestry industry, particularly wood processing and furniture production.
- The strategies of sustainable consumption: Pavlo Kravets, Director of FSC Ukraine, highlighted the importance of FSC-certified wood in reducing the carbon footprint and ensuring compliance with environmental requirements.
- Supporting responsible business: Yevgenii Khan, FSC Ukraine CoC and Integrity Manager, described how to explore opportunities for cooperation and partnerships to implement projects based on FSC-certified wood.
During the webinar, participants discussed the importance of sustainable approaches to construction, where responsible sourcing of materials can be a key element. The webinar provided participants with detailed information on the principles and requirements of FSC certified wood and familiarised them with the concepts that include the requirement to use such materials.