The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries

[SOCIAL]   🌍 Labour and skills shortages in the EU Tackling labour and skills shortages is one of the key challenges of our time, with implications for the EU’s competitiveness, sustainable and inclusive growth, capacity for innovation, social cohesion, and green and digital transitions. 💪🔧🌱 In conclusions approved yesterday, the Council calls on member states to address these shortages by boosting support for training and education, particularly for people who are currently underrepresented in the labour market. 📚👩🏫👨🏫 During the recently completed Resilientwood project, The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries and the different partners involved also addressed a series of recommendations and guidelines for boosting training and education and attracting people who are underrepresented in the labour market. 🌲📈 👉 Want to discover our recommendations: https://lnkd.in/eEcvDmtt 👉️ Press release - Tackling labour and skills shortages in the EU: https://lnkd.in/eyWP3TSA

[COMMISSION] Congratulations to the new European Commissioners! 🎉 The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries looks forward to working together and building a strong, collaborative partnership to address Europe’s key challenges. 🤝 The woodworking industry plays a vital role in shaping sustainable solutions for the environment, economy, and society. 🌍💡🌱 Let’s unlock the potential of wood to drive innovation, sustainability, and growth across Europe! 🌳🚀 The wood industry is at the 💚 of the bioeconomy! 🌿 📷 © European Union, 2024

[BOARD] CEI-Bois elects its Chair and Board members The Autumn General Assembly of The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries met last week and endorsed the following Board Members, who now have a two-year mandate running from November 2024 to November 2026: 🔹Sampsa Auvinen – Chair 🔹Michael Pfeifer (Fachverband der Holzindustrie Österreichs, Austria) 🔹Mathias Fridholm (Svenskt Trä & Trä- och Möbelföretagen, Sweden) 🔹Filip De Jaeger (Fedustria, Belgium) 🔹Stephen King (Timber Development UK, United Kingdom) 🔹Ana Dijan (Croatian Wood Cluster, Croatia) 🔹Rob van Hoesel (Federation Europeenne des Fabricants de Palettes et Emballages en Bois (FEFPEB), The Netherlands) 🔹Denny Ohnesorge (Main Association of the German Wood Industry, Germany) Antti Koulumies (Finnish Forest Industries Federation & FWIF, Finland).    Sampsa Auvinen, commented on his re-election as CEI-Bois Chair: “I am deeply honoured to have the opportunity to continue serving as Chairman of the Board of CEI-Bois for the next two years. It is a privilege to work alongside such a highly professional and dedicated team, as well as an exceptional Board of Directors, who share a collective passion for advancing the European woodworking industry. I would like also to sincerely thank all CEI-Bois members for their ongoing trust and support.”

[PRESS RELEASE] 📢 CEI-Bois presents its 2024 activities, sets its 2025 priorities, and elects its Board of Directors 🗓️ The Autumn General Assembly of The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries took place online on 21 November 2024. ✅ Delegates were briefed on the policy proposals emerging from the new European Commission, helping to identify and prioritise key advocacy initiatives for the 2025 agenda. 📑 The event also saw the publication of the 2023-24 Advocacy Report, showcasing the scope of CEI-Bois’ impactful work over the past year. 👥 The General Assembly concluded with the endorsement of the CEI-Bois Board Members, who will serve a two-year mandate from November 2024 to November 2026. 📲 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gvxXKgR4

[PUBLICATION] 🌟 Our Advocacy Report 2023-2024 is out! 🌟 This comprehensive document showcases The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries' key achievements, activities, and policy priorities over the past year. 🌳🌲 🌍 Wood: the Key to a Sustainable Europe From addressing climate change to revolutionising construction, this report also highlights the essential role of wood in Europe’s journey toward a greener and more sustainable future. 📥 Access the full report now and discover how we’re shaping the future of the woodworking sector! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/de7hHTXe #CEIBois #AdvocacyReport #Sustainability #Woodworking #CircularEconomy #GreenEurope 🍃

[CARBON REMOVALS]   Why is the certification framework for carbon removals good news for the European timber industry?   It sends a clear signal that carbon stored in wood products in the built environment has been recognised by the EU as a whole (the Commission, the Parliament & the Council) as being one of the most effective ways in which we can remove carbon from the atmosphere and safely store it!

[CARBON REMOVALS]   🟢 Council adopts Regulation for an EU Carbon Removals Certification Framework (CRCF)   This voluntary framework seeks to facilitate and encourage high-quality carbon removal and soil emission reduction activities in the EU, as a complement to sustained emission reductions.   The carbon removal activities falling under the CRCF include carbon storage activities that capture and store carbon in long-lasting products for at least 35 years (such as wood-based construction products).   👉 More information: https://lnkd.in/d-spYzJT 👉 Adopted text: https://lnkd.in/dSnkUgcs   The regulation will now be published in the EU’s Official Journal and enter into force 20 days after its publication. It will then become directly applicable in all EU Member States.

[EUDR]   EU Parliament backs 1 year delay of EUDR and proposes ‘no risk’ category   The European Parliament endorsed today the European Commission’s proposal to delay the application of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation by one year. The Parliament also proposed the creation of a new “no risk” category for countries with stable or increasing forest area development.   The Parliament adopted the proposal to delay the regulation by one year with 371 votes in favour and 240 votes against. Now, both parliament and EU countries must agree on a final version of the postponement proposal before the 30 December 2024.   👉 https://lnkd.in/eKVxjhBc

[CIRCULAR CHOICES] Join us for an essential discussion on how bio-based products are driving Europe's journey towards open strategic autonomy, boosting EU competitiveness, and creating quality jobs. See you there!   Last chance to register 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWvRaZCE  #StrategicAutonomy #Biobased #BiobasedIndustries #GreenInnovation #GreenEconomy #CircularEconomy #CircularBioeconomy #StrategicAutonomy #CircularChoices

[CIRCULAR CHOICES] 🔊 We're thrilled to announce that Member of the European Parliament Inese Vaidere will deliver the keynote at our event! Don’t miss her insights on investing in skills and quality jobs to build a dynamic, competitive, and strategically independent EU.   Register for free here👉 https://lnkd.in/eWvRaZCE #Biobased #BiobasedIndustries #GreenInnovation #GreenEconomy #CircularEconomy #CircularBioeconomy #StrategicAutonomy #CircularChoices