SUSTAINABILITY
Today, wood is a great alternative for building healthier environments that help to improve people's lives.
Natural, recyclable and renewable, wood production is energy efficient, generates less waste and has a much lower environmental impact compared to other materials such as metal or cement, as it contributes to the absorption of CO2.
At Onesta, we are firmly committed to the environment, which is why we manage our resources efficiently and work to strengthen a business model focused on economic growth with stable and firm alliances that promote and develop new materials of organic origin that favour the decarbonisation of the economy and help to improve the lives of present and future generations.
For this purpose, we work hand in hand with the main national and international associations and certification bodies committed to sustainability.
ASSOCIATIONS
AEIM
The Spanish Wood Trade and Industry Association is a private, non-profit business organisation that currently comprises of distributors, manufacturers and agents of wood products.
Its main objectives are: the defence of the interests of its members; the promotion of commercial activities to guarantee a fair and ecologically responsible international wood trade; and the promotion of the responsible consumption of wood as a natural, renewable and sustainable product.
AITIM
The Research Association for the Wood Industries is a private, non-profit association comprised of companies working in the wood sector, united by the desire to develop their products on a technical basis and certify their quality.
Its main objectives are: research and development on the use of wood and materials derived from wood to improve it; the study and improvement of manufacturing processes in the wood industries; and the standardisation of wood products, promoting their application.
ASA
The Sustainability and Architecture Association (ASA) is an independent, non-profit association of free participation and a neutral character, formed mainly by architects and urban planners.
Its main objective is to promote activities aimed at the application and development of the principles of sustainability, quality and innovation in architecture and its urban implementation.
AHEC
The American Hardwood Export Council is the leading international trade association for the hardwood industry, representing exporters and major trade associations of hardwood products in the US.
Its main objective is to implement a global programme to promote the full range of American hardwoods in more than 50 export markets.
Mass Madera
Mass-Madera is a network of pioneers that promotes construction with solid wood in Spain.
Its main objective is to accelerate the use of industrialised wood as a solution to the reduction of emissions associated with the building sector and the need to continue to provide the population with housing and urban solutions.
It seeks to increase the number of m2 built in wood and reduce CO2 emissions in the building sector in order to accelerate the ecological transformation of the urban environment.
CERTIFICATES AND REGULATIONS
PEFC®
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification ® (PEFC/ 14-37-00061), is the most widely implemented forest certification scheme on a global scale. As a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, it works to ensure forest sustainability with a local perspective that generates benefits for all.
It promotes objectives related to environmental conservation, the improvement of productivity and the promotion of socio-economic development in rural environments. It is a certificate that guarantees traceability.
FSC®
Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC-C114864), is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting responsible forest management worldwide. It is a forest certification system that seeks to credibly identify well-managed forests.
The main objective of this certificate is to seek voluntary assessments of forestry companies or similar to ensure economically viable, socially beneficial and environmentally appropriate forest management.
Wtransnet
Wtransnet is a networking platform for the transport and logistics sector, with a large capacity to anticipate market needs. It is characterised by its constant innovation, its commitment to service and its professionalism to bring added value to its customers.
The main objective of this certificate is to help its partners optimise their vehicles and loads and bring them in line with the possibilities to collaborate with each other. This maximises fleet optimisation, improving productivity and reducing the carbon footprint.
EUTR certificate
EUTR regulation: This refers to the European Union Timber Regulation. It is applicable in the 27 Member States of the European Union, together with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. The EUTR imposes three areas of responsibility on people and companies that trade in timber or timber products: due diligence, prohibition of placing illegally harvested timber or timber products on the EU market and traceability.
Its main objective is to reduce deforestation globally and mitigate its negative impact on the environment through the development of responsible and sustainable business practices, while preventing consumers and suppliers from buying illegally sourced timber and timber products.
