Accsys has announced the launch of Accoya Gives Back, a new programme that will donate up to 10m³ of Accoya wood each year to projects that deliver lasting social and environmental benefits.
Each year, Accoya Gives Back will support projects in Accsys’ communities that align with Accsys’ values and support its ESG goals and accreditations. In particular, it will focus on projects that promote environmental stewardship, social equity, and community resilience.
The first initiative under the scheme will provide Accoya for the windows of an innovative project tackling homelessness in Scotland. Partnering with long-standing Scottish customer Treecraft Woodwork and charity, Social Bite, Accsys is donating Accoya for the windows of sustainable “nest houses”. The houses offer safe, supportive accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
Built off-site by Ecosystems, the ‘nest houses’ are designed to be highly durable to ensure long-term use. Accoya’s 50-year warranty and low maintenance requirements will help ensure that hundreds of people affected by homelessness will benefit from the houses for decades to come.
Construction is underway, with six homes in progress in Edinburgh and 15 more, plus a community hub, planned for Lanarkshire. Beyond temporary shelter, the villages offer tailored support, skills training, and pathways to employment, helping residents rebuild their lives in a dignified, sustainable environment.
Gillian Edwards, Head of ESG and Communications at Accsys, comments, “At Accsys, we are driven by our purpose of Changing Wood to Change the World. With Accoya Gives Back, we’re proud to use our products to make a real difference in people’s lives, starting with homes that give hope and security to those affected by homelessness.”
“As a Scottish joinery business, Treecraft is proud to have played a part in this project,” says Alvin Wood, Managing Director at Treecraft. “Using Accoya wood allowed the team to deliver durable, sustainable windows that will serve residents for decades to come and help rebuild lives.”
Josh Littlejohn, co-founder of Social Bite adds, “Our vision has always been to create innovative solutions to homelessness. Our village projects provide safe, supportive communities that give people experiencing homelessness the best chance to rebuild their lives. The support of partners like Accsys and Treecraft enables us to realise tangible benefits for people who are vulnerable. These new village projects not only offer sustainable housing but also build confidence, skills, and a sense of belonging, creating real pathways out of homelessness.”
