Sustainability
Environmental Awareness is to the forefront at Shannon Timber Products. We ensure that all of the timber used in our manufacturing operations is sourced from sustainably managed forests, which are FSC® Certified.
The environment has become a global core concern, a focus which is indeed positive news for the timber pallet and packaging industry. The timber consumed by Shannon Timber Products in our manufacture absorbs carbon as it grows and stores it in the products that Shannon Timber Products make.
Sustainable manufacturing has always been high on our company’s agenda. All of our products are reusable, repairable and recyclable.
As a tree grows, CO2 is absorbed from the atmosphere and stored as carbon in the tree meaning that the wood has a negative carbon intensity. CO2 emissions associated with harvesting, transportation and manufacturing processes are heavily outweighed by the amount of carbon that the tree stores.
Other materials such as plastic all require significant energy for the extraction of raw materials and manufacturing of the end product and as a result, have a positive carbon footprint. When the carbon footprint of both wood and non-wood products are compared, wood products are shown to significantly save on greenhouse emissions. Additionally wood can be recycled for energy recovery, which has the added benefit of displacing fossil fuels.
We are very focused on reducing our carbon footprint and that of our customers. In terms of health, safety, economic and environmental benefits wood is still the clear, preferred leader.
Environmental Responsibility at Shannon Timber Products
At Shannon Timber Products, environmental awareness is a priority. We exclusively source timber from sustainably managed forests that are FSC® Certified. Timber is an eco-friendly choice, as it absorbs and stores carbon while growing, and our products continue to store carbon throughout their lifecycle. We’re committed to sustainable manufacturing, with products that are reusable, repairable, and recyclable, helping to minimize carbon emissions compared to non-wood alternatives like plastic. By choosing wood, we help reduce our carbon footprint and support greener solutions for our customers.