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.
How does HS Timber Group's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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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 breakdown reveals major contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (211,151,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (103,166,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 766,390,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, starting from 2023. This commitment reflects HS Timber Group's proactive approach to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures are specific to HS Timber Group GmbH. The company is focused on improving its environmental impact through these reduction initiatives, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 13,890,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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HS Timber Group is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.