Making wood matter

Our sustainability agenda

We want to lead the industry towards a more sustainable future in engineered wood products. 

Every solution is made to matter – driving performance today, securing tomorrow

We empower our customers to reach peak performance today while staying ready for the challenges of tomorrow. Backed by over a century of engineering excellence in the engineered wood products industry, we deliver technology and lifecycle services that transform raw materials into high-value-added products with unmatched efficiency and proven reliability: more yield, fewer resources, smarter production. Together with our customers, we are shaping a more resource-efficient society. And at the heart of it all are Rauteans — whose expertise and passion to challenge the status quo make every solution matter. 

Our key topics in environmental and social responsibility and ESG governance.

Our sustainability agenda is formed of six fundamental ESG themes guiding our activities and shared value creation. 

Environmental responsibility

We innovate advanced products and services for resource efficiency, and drive climate action.

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Social responsibility

We advocate health and safety without exceptions, and attract and develop diverse talent.

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Ethical Business Practices

We foster ESG throughout the value chain, and seek sustainable growth by engaging and creating value for our stakeholders.

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Sustainability reporting

For us, sustainability reporting is a commitment to transparency and continuous improvement. Our reporting follows the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Finnish Accounting Act. Through our disclosures, we demonstrate how sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations, and decision-making processes.

Sustainability of our products

Data and digitalization drive resource-efficient production of engineered wood products, and enable better decisions faster.

Engagement

True sustainability is built together. Discover how we connect, listen, and collaborate with stakeholders to create lasting positive impact. Together, we turn ideas into action and build a more sustainable future.

Fostering ESG throughout the value chain  

Our Ethical principles extend throughout our supply chain and business practices. Raute ensures careful partner selection and the security of supply as well as understands and manages the significant environmental, social and governance impacts of its value chain/operations. In collaboration with our suppliers and customers, we uphold sustainability standards throughout our value chain. We believe in enhancing transparency and promoting sustainable practices at every step of the way. Raute’s Sustainable Supply Chain Policy is expected to be followed by all our suppliers.  

Responsible forestry and supply 

Choosing wood from responsibly managed commercial forests helps prevent deforestation and promotes biodiversity. At the same time, these forests contribute to maintaining local ecosystem stability and productivity. Sustainable forestry practices ensure that forests continue to act as effective carbon sinks by maintaining a balance between harvesting and forest growth, thus also securing carbon sequestration in engineered wood products (EWPs). The entire value chain must be able to provide transparent and traceable data on the journey from forest to the final wood product. Transparency regarding the origin of wood builds trust among end customers of EWPs when considering investments in low carbon materials and green building practices.

Resource-efficient production and operations

Raute is the partner to future-proof the wood industry in driving resource efficient production. We combine Wood Processing, Analyzers and Services into innovative production solutions, powered by data and digital tools. This enables profitable manufacturing of wood products by optimizing the use of wood, glue, and energy. We can also perform tailored upgrades and modernizations to maximize resource efficiency and to extend the service life of existing machines by repairing or replacing worn-out or obsolete components and modules. We enable our customers circular economy journey through smart solutions that significantly save resources throughout the life span of the product by optimizing the production process. 

Long-lasting sustainable wood products  

Our customers manufacture long-lasting veneer, plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), and other EWPs that are mainly used in building construction, furniture-making, transportation, and packaging. Wood is a natural and renewable raw material with a decades-long life cycle as part of high-quality EWPs. The carbon stored in wood is absent from the atmosphere during the entire lifetime of the wood product or building. EWPs have a lower carbon footprint when compared to traditional materials like concrete and steel. The use of different EWPs supports the shift towards less carbon intensive and more sustainable material use. 

Resource-efficient societies 

The use of wood in construction creates value for society and supports the transition towards a responsible and low-carbon future. Wooden structures and components are gaining popularity as the construction industry increasingly focuses on low-carbon building practices. The extensive application possibilities of EWPs make them a desirable material for construction, in addition to being a renewable and low-carbon resource. Furthermore, sustainably manufactured EWPs contribute to achieving a resource-efficient society as a versatile building material that meets the needs of modern construction. As the demand for responsible building materials grows, Raute aims to be at the forefront of transformation and innovation in the wood industry, promoting a resource-efficient society. 

Latest sustainability report

Dive deeper into our sustainability journey through our latest sustainability report. Learn about the concrete actions we have taken and the progress achieved during the previous reporting year. Independent third-party assurance ensures the accuracy and reliability of our reporting, giving you a transparent view of our performance.