Egger Romania applies a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal logging and implements the strictest controls on all its wood suppliers, says Commercial Director Alina Chifan. She talked to Green Forum about the company's initiatives regarding sustainability and the biggest difficulties in implementing sustainability actions.
EGGER Romania is laying the groundwork for opening its sixth wood waste collection center.
Egger Romania decided to expand the wood recycling activity, which started in 2012, by opening two new waste collection centers (Timberpak), in Brașov and Arad, respectively. Between 2012 and 2022, Egger Romania integrated recycled wood into production in a quantity equivalent to 34,000 trucks of wood waste. In 2022, the company exceeded 21% share of recycled wood in particleboard production (PAL), with a target of 25% for 2025.
Romania is increasingly positioning itself as a promising destination for green investments, with several sectors showing strong potential.
L'Oréal has announced that, as of December 2024, all its European operations—including factories, offices, and distribution centers—are now powered entirely by renewable energy.
Europe's energy landscape stands at a transformative crossroads, as hybrid solar technology emerges as a powerful solution, capable of significantly enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and affordability of renewable energy systems.
The Polish government has submitted to parliament a long-awaited draft amendment to the legislation governing onshore wind farm investments.
Ocean Winds, a joint venture equally owned by EDP Renováveis and Engie, has selected Polish firm Crist Offshore to deliver the offshore substation for its 500 MW BC-Wind project.
