Charter of Coalition BOIS Québec
Whereas:
- The Government of Quebec has included the objective of sustainable development
in its strategic directions;
- Consumers increasingly demand to know the source of their goods and are more aware
of their environmental footprint;
- It is in the interest of forestry and wood-related trades that Quebec be known for its commitment
to environmentally friendly practices;
- Materials designed in an environmentally friendly manner will become increasing available on markets and it is important to use the proper materials for the best purposes;
- Elected officials, decision makers, designers, manufacturers and builders would like to send
a strong message regarding their commitment to sustainable development;
- The interest shown by the sectors concerned justifies the creation of a wood coalition in Quebec.
Signatories to the Charter declare that:
- They consider the increased use of wood in for building purposes as a priority;
- Wood can play a major role in carbon sequestration and is both renewable and recyclable;
- The priority use of wood, where appropriate, contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
- The use of wood from forests managed with respect to sustainable development principles is consistent with the social, environmental and economic objectives of the Kyoto Protocol;
- The increased use of wood in the Quebec construction sector will contribute to reducing
the environmental footprint of buildings;
- They will continue to seek an optimal combination of different construction materials
by developing each one’s energy, ecological, social and environmental qualities;
- They agree, each in their own field of expertise and in collaboration with other Charter signatories,
to create conditions that will lead to the increased use of wood products.
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