{"id":4780,"date":"2025-10-09T15:18:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T12:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/sustainability\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:19:17","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/en\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center ylakuva\" style=\"min-height:552px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4388 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1624157848-1024x682.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-narrow has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0bf2a4c2607aaefb872e7c596a6fd8c8\">Sustainability at Varkauden Puu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c2696e2d47a56044414d380850cb7fb\">At Varkauden Puu, we believe every decision is a step toward a more sustainable tomorrow. Our roots are in the traditions of the wood industry, but our future is built on responsible choices for the climate, for people, and for our community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-narrow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"image-and-text wp-block has-media-on-the-right\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 image-col\">\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2597106851-1024x531.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2597106851-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2597106851-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2597106851-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2597106851-1536x796.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2597106851-2048x1062.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 text-col\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable Wood Industry \u2013 Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood is nature\u2019s own carbon store and one of the most powerful solutions for reducing climate change. By using wood wisely, we lower CO\u2082 emissions and create long-lasting products that lock away carbon for decades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2022, we have tracked our carbon footprint and set an ambitious goal: to cut our emissions by 80% by 2035 (compared to 2022 levels).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, we have already taken concrete steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transitioned fully to emission-free electricity&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actively sought low-emission transport solutions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimized waste by reusing production side streams for new products and energy&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text wp-block has-media-on-the-left\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 image-col\">\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2502021773-1024x574.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2502021773-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2502021773-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2502021773-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2502021773-1536x861.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2502021773-2048x1148.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 text-col\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Resource Efficiency \u2013 Turning Waste into Value&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Resource efficiency is at the core of sustainable wood industry. For us, no part of the wood goes to waste. Every cut-off, shaving, and leftover is reused so that each cubic meter of wood creates value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This forms a smart circular economy model, where instead of waste, new opportunities are created: raw materials, energy, and products that support both our customers\u2019 sustainability goals and the green transition of the entire industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text wp-block has-media-on-the-right\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 image-col\">\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2101641886-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2101641886-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2101641886-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2101641886-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2101641886-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2101641886-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 text-col\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">A Healthy Workplace Has a Voice That Gets Heard&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Responsibility is not only about the environment and products, but also about people. At Varkauden Puu, we believe that a thriving work community is the foundation of everything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone deserves a voice that is heard. We emphasize flexibility, individuality, and equal treatment regardless of background. We want each team member to feel that their work is meaningful and part of our shared story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text wp-block has-media-on-the-left\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 image-col\">\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1811909263-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1811909263-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1811909263-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1811909263-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1811909263-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1811909263-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 text-col\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">A Trusted Partner \u2013 Responsible Business Culture&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our responsibility extends to customers, partners, and the wider community. Trust and transparency form the foundation for our long-term relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We actively participate in industry development projects, such as <em>KiertoKasvu<\/em>, that works to improve circular economy and sustainable growth and <em>P\u00e4\u00e4st\u00f6laskennalla kohti hiilineutraliutta<\/em> program that utilizes emissions calculation for carbon neutrality. We are a partner whose operations stand up to scrutiny and with whom building a sustainable future is safe and reliable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text wp-block has-media-on-the-right\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 image-col\">\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1729217407-1024x374.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1729217407-1024x374.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1729217407-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1729217407-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1729217407-1536x560.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-1729217407-2048x747.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 text-col\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Producer Responsibility and EU Deforestation Regulation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We comply fully with producer responsibility reporting requirements and operate transparently across the entire supply chain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also take the EU Deforestation Regulation seriously, ensuring that all our wood comes from sustainable, traceable sources. For us, responsible sourcing is a given &#8211; the wood we use in our products does not contribute to deforestation but instead supports sustainable forestry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use certified northern, fine-grained, small-knot timber. Our management is committed to environmentally and socially sustainable operations, and we maintain conditions that make this possible. We are also authorized for CE marking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65d8a1004c48dec33fd1907d4ff730e9\"><strong>Certificates available for <\/strong>download<strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c66d642896bc3e7b6b99569d001649a0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fsc-sertifikaatti.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">FSC\u00ae Chain of Custody Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-02ba217303a74ce3df50cbe5a4b5ae31\"><a href=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pefc-certificate-11-2025-31122029.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">PEFC Chain of Custody Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-green-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-green-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-narrow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8068d7371b0938405c16b13c81d1cd1\">FSC\u00ae Certification&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9230b5110f7ea71a390238244aa71ade\">The Forest Stewardship Council\u00ae (FSC\u00ae) is a global, non-profit organization that promotes environmentally responsible forest management everywhere in the world. FSC\u00ae supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Varkauden Puu\u2019s FSC\u00ae license number is FSC-C175371.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8b2d80b73b584562ba206b1d18f7d99\">Our personnel principles are available to stakeholders and can be <a href=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/varkauden-puu-henkilostoperiaatteet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">found here<\/a> (in Finnish).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fsc.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71ba699b6e9b239a97132f16d81ee5eb\">PEFC Certification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05efbcf7e4082de79eeed803293897d0\">PEFC is an international forest certification system that promotes ecological, social, and economically sustainable forestry. It guarantees the responsible origin of wood for companies. We follow the PEFC principles in our wood procurement and all our products are PEFC certified.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pefc.fi\/english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-narrow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"image-and-text wp-block has-media-on-the-left\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 image-col\">\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2279647005-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2279647005-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2279647005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2279647005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2279647005-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2279647005-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 text-col\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Wellbeing of Wood \u2013 Nature\u2019s Gift to People&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood is more than just a building material. It\u2019s a natural part of everyday wellbeing. Research shows that wood helps reduce stress, improve indoor air quality, and create environments where people feel good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why our products are designed not only to build durable homes and spaces but also to promote health and wellbeing. Wood brings warmth, authenticity, and durability &#8211; qualities no other material can replicate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax is-style-default call-to-action\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4255 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock-2300953211-1024x683.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Tell us what you\u2019re looking for and ask more about our services!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons mb-0 mt-3 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-28206b41 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/varkaudenpuu.com\/en\/contact-information\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Certificates available for download:&nbsp; FSC\u00ae Chain of Custody Certificate PEFC Chain of Custody Certificate FSC\u00ae Certification&nbsp; The Forest Stewardship Council\u00ae (FSC\u00ae) is a global, non-profit organization that promotes environmentally responsible forest management everywhere in the world. 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