Nine Zero Timber Windows and Doors plants its 750th tree to mark FSC Forest Week 2024

Nine Zero Timber Windows and Doors has facilitated the planting of 750 trees in 2024, to coincide with this year’s FSC™ Forest Week – which runs from 21–27 September – and its theme: ‘The small steps that create big change.’

As a long-standing FSC license holder (FSC C007915) and advocate for timber’s standout sustainability credentials, Nine Zero is passionate about raising awareness around the vital role that sustainable forestry and timber products play in combating climate change and biodiversity loss.

In 2024 alone, Nine Zero has actioned the planting of 750 trees worldwide through the More Trees initiative, a platform that powers businesses and individuals to do so at the click of a button. The trees, which have been planted in Kent, Rwanda and Senegal, are forecasted to capture 1161.5 tonnes of future CO₂. This milestone not only embodies the spirit of FSC Forest Week, but also reinforces the responsibility Nine Zero embraces to advise, educate and demonstrate how timber is the springboard to reaching stringent Building Regulations – as well as our global Net Zero Strategy goals.

Steve Winscott, Director of Nine Zero, is passionate about the timber industry’s role in driving change, as he explains: “The timber glazing industry is uniquely positioned to lead the way in sustainability, and FSC Forest Week reminds us that even the smallest steps can have a profound impact on our environment.

“Nine Zero has long been committed to being part of the solution, whether that’s through our responsible sourcing of FSC-certified materials, recycling timber waste, providing renewable energy to local homes, tree-planting initiatives, or simply keeping the conversation going.

“As consumers become increasingly aware of the role they can play in combating climate change, Nine Zero continues to provide them with sustainable choices that make a tangible difference. We need to make the message as clear as possible, which is the fact that by choosing FSC-certified timber windows and doors, consumers are contributing to a larger movement, ensuring the future of forests – and the communities that depend on them.”

For more information on Nine Zero’s sustainability initiatives or to learn more about its range of FSC-certified products, visit www.nine-zero.co.uk.