ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

17 June 2025

Shaping the future of sustainable construction

In this briefing, we review recent and upcoming developments in EU policy and standards that are relevant to forestry, timber, and construction and explore the untapped potential of public procurement to drive demand for sustainable construction materials.

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This briefing is the second in a series of publications that provide an overview of recent developments in policy and standards and their direct implications for stakeholders in the construction sector and timber industry.

This briefing explores how key EU policy frameworks can better support sustainable timber and bio-based construction through clearer climate alignment, forest protection, and demand-side incentives:

  • Construction and forest-related legislation
  • The EU Public Procurement Directives

This briefing is intended for professionals, policymakers, and advocates of green policies and standards within the construction sector and timber industry, and provides them with actionable information to navigate the evolving policy landscape.

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ECOS is co-funded by the European Commission and EFTA Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EISMEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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