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This project supports the manufacturing and use of glulam timber beams for commercial construction in Norway. Produced in Agder, each cubic metre of glulam stores 541 kg of CO₂ absorbed during tree growth. The timber is harvested from sustainably managed Norwegian and Swedish forests certified under the PEFC chain of custody, ensuring continuous forest regeneration and expansion.
The glulam elements are used in high-performance, long-lifespan buildings that lock carbon away for at least 50 years—often exceeding 100 years. Replacing traditional concrete and steel components with wood significantly lowers the emissions footprint of large-scale construction. The project is audited under the Puro Standard, which ensures accuracy, transparency, and permanence in carbon removals through long-lived timber structures.
Puro.earth #847673
Registered
Agder, Norway
CORCs – Bio-based Construction Materials
541 kg CO₂e per cubic metre of glulam produced
Ongoing (first issuance in 2019)
Climate-resilient construction, sustainable forestry, regional economic development
The project has a strong commitment to environmental and sustainable development that benefit local communities through the following contributions:
Environment
Each cubic metre of glulam removes 541 kg of CO₂ from the atmosphere, and by displacing reinforced concrete, the project avoids an additional 300 kg CO₂ per cubic metre in emissions. While these avoided emissions are not credited under Puro’s methodology, they are a measurable climate benefit. Additionally, sustainable forestry reduces wildfire and disease risk, enhances biodiversity, and improves ecosystem health.
Community
The project supports the creation of healthier buildings that “breathe” better than conventional materials, improving indoor air quality and wellbeing. Forest stewardship is deeply embedded in local communities, ensuring long-term sustainable practices and environmental education.
Employment and Industry
This project facility in Agder supports rural job creation and technical skill development in the growing climate-smart construction sector. Revenue from CORCs enables this material to remain competitive against high-emission material suppliers and invest in electrification, automation, and operational efficiency.
Innovation and Longevity
Glulam elements are precision-engineered and cut to order, minimising construction site waste. Buildings made with this products are designed for long-term performance and likely to be renovated, recycled, or repurposed rather than demolished—ensuring the stored carbon remains locked away well beyond their minimum regulatory life.
The project is third-party verified by DNV GL and follows the Puro Standard for bio-based construction materials. Carbon removals are calculated using full life cycle assessment (LCA), including upstream emissions, as defined by ISO 14044 and ISO 14064.
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Eric currently works as an independent consultant at the intersection of nature and climate, focused on catalysing market and non-market solutions to drive the just transition.
He previously was Head of Product at Earthshot Labs, supporting nature conservation and restoration projects across the global south secure project finance. Prior to Earthshot Labs, Eric led nature-based carbon project development for Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique and founded the Carbon Cooperative, a global alliance of leading nature conservation and restoration practitioners exploring carbon finance. After serving in the Peace Corps in Mozambique out of university, he spent much of his 20s working in community-based conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa interspersed with two startup ventures as co-founder and CEO of a mental health tech startup and COO of a sustainable coffee company. Eric has a dual Masters in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Policy from Stanford University where he was a NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a BS in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University.
Alan is a risk management thought-leader, superconnector, and FinTech pioneer. His mission is to enable an Earth Positive economy which includes nature in global accounting systems.
Alan is Founder of Generation Blue, a venture studio dedicated to planetary game changers powered by exponential technologies. Previously, Alan established Natural Capital Markets at Lykke AG, pioneering blockchain based forestry and carbon backed tokens. Alan has over two decades of risk management experience advising global financial institutions, and was a founding member of the RiskMetrics Group, a JPMorgan spin-off. Alan is an investor and advisor to regenerative impact ventures, including TreeBuddy.Earth, Regenativ, and Vlinder Climate.
Lori Whitecalf made history when she became the first woman to be elected Chief of Sweetgrass First Nation in 2011. She served three terms of office from 2011-2017.
Lori took a two-year hiatus from leadership to expand the family ranch and serve as the FSIN Senior Industry Liaison. She was re-elected on November 29. 2019 and again on November 30, 2021, as Chief of Sweetgrass. Chief Whitecalf practises a traditional lifestyle of hunting, fishing and gathering. She currently sits on the following boards: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, FSIN Lands and Resource Commission, Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre and Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs Executive Council, FSIN Women’s Commission.
Tina is the Chief Business Officer for MLTC Industrial Investments, the Economic Development arm of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. She has a diverse background of experience. Having spent 15 years as a municipal Chief Operating Officer, 20 years involved in Saskatchewan’s Health Authority Board Keewatin Yatthe and 9 years with Northern Lights Board of Education.
She continues as a Board Member with Beaver River Community Futures supporting small business development in her home region. Tina brings a wealth of experience in a variety of fields and many connections to the Indigenous communities of Northern Saskatchewan. In addition Tina holds a BA Advanced from the U of S, a Certificate in Local Government Authority from the U of R and is certified as a Professional Economic Developer for Saskatchewan and a certified Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED).
Tootoosis’ career spans 40+ years in HRM, political leadership, and Indigenous economic development, as a dedicated bridge builder and advocate for Indigenous causes.
As a key member of the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) team since 2021, he develops strategies for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report and Call to Action #92.
He is a graduate of the First Nations University of Canada and a certified Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer. Spearheading various community initiatives while serving as a Chair of the SIEDN while directing ILDII and WIBF. Founder of MGT Consulting Tootoosis is based in Saskatoon, Treaty Six Territory.
Cy Standing (Wakanya Najin in Dakota) has a long and distinguished career including serving overseas as an Electronics Technician in the Royal Canadian Air Force, former Chief of Wahpeton Dakota Nation, former Vice Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations (FSIN), past Executive Director of Community Development Branch of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan as well as an Order in Council appointment to the Federal Parole Board.
Mr. Standing has served as a Director on many Profit and Non-Profit Corporate Boards, including serving as a Director for Affinity Credit Union with assets of over six billion dollars as well as IMI Brokerage and Wanuskewin and is currently a member of the One Tribe Indigenous Carbon Board.