ICG’s sustainability strategy is supported by LVL’s natural environmental advantages as highlighted in the LVL Handbook (e.g., traceable renewable wood, carbon storage capacity of 789 kg CO₂ per m³) and aligns with global carbon-neutrality policies referenced in the business plan.

Carbon Reduction Through Engineered Wood

• LVL emits only a fraction of the carbon footprint of steel (1/15) and concrete (1/10).
• Each cubic meter of LVL stores 789 kg of CO₂, serving as a long-term carbon sink.

Sustainable Forestry

• 100% sourced from FSC-certified forests in North America
• Long-term supply partnerships ensure responsible harvesting

Green Building Innovation

• Enables low-carbon architecture and meets EU 2030 zero-carbon targets
• Supports U.S. IRA tax incentive programs for mass-timber buildings

Waste-Free Production Cycle

• Nearly all by-products (chips, bark, sawdust) are reused for pulp, energy, or secondary products (Handbook p.13–14)
• Zero waste of wood fiber in LVL production

Future Sustainability Initiatives

• Development of fire-resistant and ultra-durable engineered wood
• Exploration of carbon-credit trading for timber buildings
• Expansion of eco-friendly modular construction solutions