Meet Our Members: Discover BONO Group
Meet Our Members: Discover BONO Group
Today, we’re delighted to sit down with Mara Maurite, Head of Export at BONO Group – a key player in timber products across the Baltics.
1) Mara, why is BONO Group based in the Baltic Sea Region?
The Baltic Sea region offers us access to some of the most important export markets in Scandinavia, Europe, and beyond. Specifically, we’ve rooted ourselves in Latvia, a country that ranks among Europe’s leaders in forestland. For a timber-driven business like ours, that’s an unbeatable location.
2) Talking about business, what does your company do?
At BONO Group, we’re a full-cycle forestry company with a guiding principle: “From seed to a house”. We add value to locally sourced timber at every stage – from forest management and timber processing to constructing sustainable CLT (cross-laminated timber) homes. Our core activities centre around roundwood and biomass trade, along with providing end-to-end supply chain logistics
3) And you? What do you do?
In my current role, I lead our team in developing and strengthening export channels for our timber and biomass products, prioritizing sustainable practices and adapting to the evolving needs of European and international markets.
4) In your opinion, what is BONO Group’s greatest asset?
Without a doubt, our people. Our team is the heartbeat of the company. The relationships we cultivate – based on trust, stability, and open-mindedness – have been critical to our success. We’re fortunate to have an exceptionally talented group that ensures excellent quality across the board, whether it’s in timber processing, procurement, port operations, or compliance and certifications.
5) Talking about quality, what makes your products and/or services stand out?
What sets us apart is our flexibility, stable partnership and trusted supply chain solutions. That is why more than 500 partners locally, as well as export partners and biggest powerhouses in the EU and Baltic Sea Region. We offer rock-solid supply chain solutions and provide biomass and roundwood that meet stringent EU standards, all sourced and processed locally.
6) Those are big achievements! Do they contribute to sustainability, efficiency, or innovation?
Absolutely. Over the past 12 years, BONO Group has risen to become an industry leader in the Baltics by: continuously implementing innovative material sourcing practices; creating job opportunities for locals; providing certified, locally sourced timber energy materials, and choosing partners with whom our values of continuous growth align. We can provide diverse supply chain solutions starting with sustainable material sourcing and ending it with complex deliveries to our customer site, considering EU and National level legislation and certification requirements.
7) What inspired you to join Bioenergy Europe? How does it help your mission?
Our decision was rooted in a strong belief in renewable energy and sustainability. Bioenergy is key to Europe’s transition to cleaner energy, and we wanted to be at the forefront of that change. Joining Bioenergy Europe opened doors for us to collaborate with other industry leaders, help shape policy, and drive innovation in the bioenergy space. It was a natural step for us, and we’re committed to being long-term contributors.
8) What’s next for BONO Group?
We’re charting a path to expand our product range and explore new markets. At the same time, we’re strengthening our supply chain with strategic enhancements and pushing forward with initiatives to raise awareness about sustainability among all our partners and stakeholders. The future’s bright, and we’re ready to keep growing responsibly.
