HS Timber Group
HS Timber Group, headquartered in Austria, is a leading player in the timber industry, specialising in sustainable wood products and solutions. Founded in 2003, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, with significant operations in Central and Eastern Europe. The firm is renowned for its high-quality sawn timber, engineered wood products, and innovative wood-based solutions, which are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. HS Timber Group has achieved notable milestones, including certifications that underscore its dedication to sustainable forestry practices. With a robust market position, HS Timber Group continues to set benchmarks in the timber sector, driven by a focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
HS Timber Group's score of 31 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
HS Timber Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, HS Timber Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 685,716,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 22,001,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 42,569,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 621,147,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with upstream transportation and distribution contributing about 211,151,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 103,166,000 kg CO2e. Looking at previous years, the company’s emissions have fluctuated. In 2022, total emissions were around 66,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 20,218,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 24,140,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 15,709,000 kg CO2e. The 2021 figures showed a total of about 64,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, emissions were approximately 60,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, HS Timber Group has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further transparency regarding their strategies for mitigating climate impact. The company operates within the timber industry, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental footprint, highlighting the importance of robust climate action and accountability.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,497,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 27,343,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,890,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
HS Timber Group is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
