Audit-Ready Carbon Reporting for Building Products & Furnishings
Track embodied carbon in lumber, panels, flooring, and furniture from forestry sourcing through manufacturing to installation.
The Industry Hotspot: Forestry Sourcing and Land Use Change
40-60% from forestry and processingFor building products manufacturers, 40-60% of emissions come from forestry operations (harvesting fuel), sawmill energy, and potential land use change if sourcing from converted forestland. Lumber products sequester carbon (-0.9 tCO2/m³) but deforestation for raw materials releases soil carbon. NetNada tracks FSC/PEFC certified sourcing, calculates biogenic carbon sequestration, and validates deforestation-free supply chains.
SASB Industry Definition
Entities in the Building Products & Furnishings industry design and manufacture home improvement products, home and office furnishings, and structural wood building materials. The industry's products include flooring, ceiling tiles, home and office furniture and fixtures, wood trusses, plywood, panelling and lumber. Entities typically sell their products though distribution channels to retail stores or through independent or entity-owned dealerships.
Industry-Specific Carbon Accounting
No generic solutions. Metrics, data sources, and reporting aligned to Building Products & Furnishings operations.
Embodied Carbon by Product Category
Calculate kgCO2e per unit: Engineered lumber beam (12 kgCO2/m³), flooring (8 kgCO2/m²), office desk (45 kgCO2/unit). Include forestry, sawmill energy, transport, and manufacturing adhesives.
Biogenic Carbon Accounting
Wood products sequester atmospheric CO2 during tree growth. Report biogenic carbon stored in products (-0.9 tCO2/m³ lumber). Track product lifespan and end-of-life: landfill (carbon stored long-term) vs incineration (CO2 released).
Certified Forestry Verification
Import FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody certificates. Validate % of timber from certified forests. Flag uncertified suppliers for deforestation risk assessment using satellite data (Global Forest Watch).
SASB CG-BF Metrics Automation
Auto-generate disclosure: % wood from certified forests, formaldehyde emissions, product carbon footprint. Footnotes cite FSC database and EPA TSCA compliance.
Product Features for Building Products & Furnishings
Use Carbon Data Uploader to import timber sourcing data, FSC certificates, and manufacturing energy from ERP systems. Learn more →
The Supplier Portal collects forestry emissions data and certification status from timber suppliers—validating deforestation-free claims. Learn more →
Building Products & Furnishings Case Studies
How entities in this industry use NetNada to solve carbon accounting challenges.
Challenge
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) required proof that timber is not sourced from converted forestland. Had FSC certificates but no system to track deforestation risk by supplier.
Solution
Used NetNada to map supplier locations, cross-reference with Global Forest Watch deforestation alerts. Flagged 3 suppliers in high-risk regions. Requested additional due diligence documentation.
Result
Achieved 98% certified timber sourcing. Completed EUDR due diligence statements. Maintained EU market access without supply chain disruption.
SASB Disclosure Topics for Building Products & Furnishings
Material sustainability topics beyond emissions that investors and stakeholders expect disclosed per SASB standards.
Forestry & Land Use Management
environmentReport % of wood sourced from certified forests (FSC, PEFC, SFI). Track deforestation risk by sourcing region. Monitor reforestation commitments and tree planting programs.
Product Lifecycle Carbon
environmentCalculate embodied carbon in products including forestry, transport, manufacturing, installation. Report biogenic carbon sequestration in wood products. Track product end-of-life recycling and landfill disposal.
Product Chemicals & VOC Emissions
environmentMonitor use of formaldehyde in pressed wood products. Track VOC emissions from adhesives, paints, finishes. Report compliance with CARB Phase 2 and EPA TSCA Title VI.
Product Quality & Safety
governanceTrack product recalls and safety incidents. Monitor structural integrity testing for trusses and panels. Report warranty claims and failure rates.
NetNada tracks all SASB material topics, not just emissions. Our platform supports disclosure across environmental, social, governance, and business model topics relevant to your industry.
Building Products & Furnishings FAQs
Common questions about carbon accounting for this industry
Track Forestry Sourcing and Embodied Carbon in Building Products
See how building products manufacturers validate certified timber sourcing, calculate biogenic carbon, and meet EUDR requirements—automated.