20.03.2026
A new online tool developed by Centrum Hout allows users to easily calculate the amount of CO₂ stored in wood products based on the species and the volume used. This practical instrument can help companies better communicate the climate benefits of wood, particularly when presenting projects or commercial offers.
Forests play a crucial role in the carbon cycle. As trees grow, they absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere and store carbon in their biomass, particularly in wood. When this wood is used in long-lasting products, the carbon remains stored throughout the lifetime of the material. Opslag CO2 in Hout
To make this concept more tangible for market actors, Centrum Hout has developed an online CO₂ storage calculator for wood products. The tool allows users to estimate, in a few simple steps, the quantity of CO₂ stored in a product based on the wood species and the volume used (in m³). Opslag CO2 in Hout
The process is straightforward: the user selects a wood species or wood-based material, enters the volume, and obtains an estimate of the amount of CO₂ stored. The tool can also generate a downloadable CO₂ storage certificate, which companies may attach to commercial offers or project documentation. Opslag CO2 in Hout
Such an instrument can be particularly useful for companies in the timber sector. For example, when a company offers a timber product – including tropical timber – it can accompany the offer with a document indicating how much CO₂ is stored in the proposed volume of wood.
It is important to note that the CO₂ content calculation module proposed by Centrum Hout indicates the quantities of CO₂ stored in a correct and realistic way, but it does not constitute scientific documentation. Rather, it is a practical tool designed to help market actors understand that wood stores net CO₂, unlike most other construction materials.
The tool therefore has a mainly commercial and educational purpose: it helps illustrate, in a clear and accessible way, one of the key advantages of wood in the transition towards more climate-friendly construction materials.
Discover the tool:
https://opslagco2inhout.nl/index-fr
