PRESS RELEASE: Be a Proud Carbon Warrior

5 August 2022

Be a Proud Carbon Warrior

The Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia congratulates the Albanese Government and all those who supported the passing of the country’s first climate change legislation in more than a decade yesterday.

This is a great first step, but now the real work must begin.

We thought this was the perfect opportunity to promote our Carbon Warrior Policy, 4 Steps Towards a Greener Future, and explain how timber plays a vital role in the fight against climate change.

The built environment account for nearly 40% of global energy related CO2 emissions, but by taking simple steps, such as using more renewable materials like wood, the built environment can significantly help reduce carbon emissions and help tackle climate change.

To explain further how timber can help Australia meet it’s emissions target, we have recorded and released the latest F&T Time Podcast episode, titled Be a Proud Carbon Warrior, featuring FTMA’s Marketing Coordinator, Nikita Gentle.

In the podcast, Nikita Gentle provides examples of real policies from around the world, including from Denmark, the number one ranked country in the 2021 Climate Change Performance Index. These policies are making a difference and helping cut emissions within the built environment.

This is not about recreating the wheel but, instead encouraging the Australian Government to look overseas for inspiration on how to create and implement strategies for a sustainable built environment using renewables that store carbon for life.

Yesterday’s Bill means nothing without urgent climate action, which starts with recognising the role timber has in addressing the climate crisis.

Be a proud Carbon Warrior and choose renewables.

F&T Time Ep.5: Be a Proud Carbon Warrior! – https://fttime.buzzsprout.com/1945033/11084355

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To discuss further please contact:

Kersten Gentle, FTMA CEO, 0418 226 242
Nikita Gentle, FTMA Marketing Co-ordinator, 0428 600 552