In the opinion of Olli Rehn, Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, wood construction meets Europe’s greatest challenges of the future, such as reducing emissions from construction and promoting the efficiency of resources. - Although the construction industry is not subject to emissions trading, the promotion of wood construction can have significant effects in terms of reducing emissions, says Rehn.
As new opportunities presented by wood construction, Rehn mentions the global reduction in CO2 emissions, promotion of the use of sustainable and natural materials and increasing the efficiency of resources in construction. - Promoting wood construction could have a significant impact, as the use of wood materials absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere, says Rehn.