DECEMBER 2024- ONGOING

WOOD & ENERGY

WOOD & ENERGY

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Who are they ?

Wood & Energy is an international group of companies, active in the wood processing industry since 1997.

They promote sustainable, regional forestry by transforming wood into high-quality products (solid wood, KVH®) and renewable energy (electricity, heat, pellets), using a zero-waste approach.

Operating from three locations in Europe (Belgium and Germany), the company supplies wholesalers and industries across Europe.

MISSION

Building on its long-standing commitment to circular and sustainable resource management, the Wood & Energy group partnered with ESGlogic to strengthen its ESG strategy around three key objectives: comply with the CSRD and VSME frameworks, carry out a first carbon footprint assessment, and prepare for the award of an Ecovadis medal, expected by the end of the year.

The mission began with a double materiality analysis, laying the groundwork for a structured ESG strategy. It continued with VSME-aligned reporting and a full carbon footprint assessment, leading to a climate action plan. In parallel, internal initiatives were launched around environmental and ethical policies, responsible sourcing, and workplace wellbeing. The group is now preparing to obtain an internationally recognized certification by year-end.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Strategic alignment: double materiality successfully completed and embedded into a clear ESG strategy.

  • Transparent reporting: first impact report delivered in line with the VSME standard, setting a solid foundation for future disclosures.

  • Carbon action: full carbon footprint assessment is being conducted, followed by a tailored climate action plan.

  • Policy structuring: key ESG documents developed, including an environmental policy, a code of ethics, and a supplier code of conduct.

  • Employee wellbeing: internal survey and psychosocial risk analysis carried out to strengthen workplace quality of life.

  • Certification: Application preparation, with a reward expected by year-end.

SCOPE

“Thanks to ESGlogic’s support, we were able to structure our CSR approach, engage our teams, and lay the foundations of a coherent and ambitious ESG strategy for the group.”
— Wood & Energy Management Team