The European paper industry fully supports the EU ambition of making Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and building a European circular economy. The carbon neutrality objective requires the European pulp and paper industry to become even more sustainable, efficient and innovative.
Green Bay Packaging Attains Green Master Status for 12th Consecutive Year
Green Bay, WI (December 2021) – The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council has named Green Bay Packaging a Green Master within its Green Masters Program. Recognizing sustainable actions by businesses from across the state of Wisconsin, the Green Masters program works to identify businesses that have taken at least one action within each of the nine pillars of sustainability.
Bringing Paper and Fiber Products Full Circle with Sustainable Innovation
Today’s consumers are eco-conscious in their expectations of brands. The long-used manufacturing model of producing, using, and discarding packaging and products is now unacceptable.
Resolute publishes ESG performance data
Detailed information on Resolute’s ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance is now available online in a new suite of leaflets for the investment and financial community.
Resolute Proudly Shares 2021 CDP Scores
Resolute is pleased to share our 2021 CDP scores, reflecting our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
CDP, the gold standard of environmental reporting, names Lenzing as one of the most sustainable companies worldwide
Lenzing is one of only 14 companies worldwide that were recognized with an outstanding triple “A” for environmental leadership in climate change, water security and forests.
The Paboco Paper Bottle Community welcomes FSC® as an expert advisor in sustainable forest management
Community members the Coca-Cola Company, Carlsberg Group, The Absolut Company, L’Oréal, Procter& Gamble, BillerudKorsnäs and ALPLA, welcomes FSC’s expertise to the paper bottle innovation journey.
CANPACK Group Makes Bold Renewable Electricity Pledge for 2022
KRAKÓW, POLAND (8thDecember 2021) – CANPACK Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of sustainable packaging, is delighted to announce that starting in 2022 all of its plants across the globe will be powered using 100% renewable electricity where available, and where not available the company will purchase Energy Attribute Certificates or comparable certificates.
PEFC releases new list of PEFC product categories
The PEFC product categories are a key element in the implementation of the PEFC chain of custody by certified organisations and certification bodies.
SFI and NCASI Partner to Address the Climate Challenge with Carbon and Water Tools
Washington, D.C. and Ottawa, ON—The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI) announced the launch of the SFI-NCASI Carbon and Water Tools today.
Government of Canada backs groundbreaking company aiming to commercialize its improved forest management technology
Investment supports Mikro-Tek, a leading environmental biotech company, and will help Canada meet its ambitious climate objectives
International Paper Receives SBTi Approval for its Science-based Carbon Reduction Target
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 3, 2021 -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced our 35% Greenhouse Gas reduction target has been approved by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Circular economy products from pulp side streams
A new collaboration project combines the know-how of UPM Pulp and Tapojärvi Oy in finding new ways to use the side streams generated from pulp mills. The resulting products will promote the circular economy and reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry.
WestRock Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for Second Consecutive Year
Inclusion Demonstrates WestRock’s Unwavering Commitment to Imagining and Delivering on the Promise of a Sustainable Future
Resolute recognized as driver of clean energy economy
On November 16, 2021, Resolute won bronze in the Best Corporate Sustainability Program category at the 2021 The Cleanie Awards®, an annual awards competition that celebrates innovation excellence and business leadership in the clean energy economy.
Mondi presents ThinkBox: three new customer engagement centres for expert collaboration on sustainable, value-added packaging
Vienna, November 2021 – Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has opened three brand-new customer engagement centres for its corrugated packaging customers.
MM Group has committed to net zero emissions until 2050
The Mayr-Melnhof Group (MM) has joined the global "Business Ambition for 1.5°C" initiative to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5 degree through appropriate measures.
Awesomely Beautiful and Innovatively Co-Managed
Our Meadow Lake mill enjoys a stable supply of quality fibre, drawn from 1.9 million hectares of nearby boreal forest. It’s an awesomely beautiful and productive region, and it’s managed through a long-standing and highly successful partnership with local Indigenous nations.
Valmet included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index among the world's sustainability leaders
Valmet has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the eighth consecutive year. The company was listed both in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe indices. The total number of companies included this year in the DJSI World for 2021-2022 is 322.
Life cycle assessment of Mondi’s paper for pallet wrapping shows lower climate impact
Mondi commissioned an independent life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing its Advantage StretchWrap paper to conventional plastic stretch film
Member Spotlight - Pixelle Specialty Solutions
With paper production capacity of 1.1 million tons and pulp production capacity of 600,000 tons, Pixelle Specialty Solutions is the largest and fastest growing specialty papers manufacturer in North America.
Forest Sector Net Zero Roadmap
Developed by members of WBCSD’s Forest Solutions Group in consultation with 21 key stakeholders and support from PwC Canada, this report offers a clear and compelling narrative of the role of sustainable working forests and their products in enabling the transition to a net-zero economy.