Two Sides is an initiative of a number of companies from the graphic communications supply chain. The initiative includes actors involved in forest, pulp, paper, inks and chemicals, and printing and publishing industries. The objective of the initiative is (i) to promote the responsible production and use of print and paper products; and (ii) to make information about industry sustainability and performance available to all stakeholders.
Voluntary system to provide information to the consumer about various environmental parameters of specific paper products.
Europe/Global
Forest production
Processing/Manufacturing
Provides general overview of key issues and practical guidance for New Zealand paper buyers in selecting their products.
New Zealand, with global implications
Forest production
Trade
A network of organizations providing information and guidance on various aspects of paper. Information and guidance is based on a common framework (common vision) for environmental and social sustainability in the production and consumption of pulp and paper products. The Network maintains and promotes various internet-based applications where its environmental and social goals are evaluated, and where guidance and practical tools for paper purchasers are provided.
Comprehensive, online decision-support tool to facilitate direct dialogue and collaboration between producers and buyers on various issues; allows users to evaluate trade-offs in purchasing decisions.
Global, but primarily U.S.and Canada
Forest production
Framework provides a comprehensive structure, overview and guidance for individual CEPI member companies to estimate--and communicate with stakeholders--the net greenhouse gas emissions associated with their products (carbon footprint). Evaluation of carbon footprint is based on 10 elements throughout the products’ supply chain.
Europe
U.S.
Forest production
Retail/Use
Green Building Council
The Policy is applicable to wood-derived products, except paper. The Policy is compulsory for all entities of the federal government, and it focuses on wood from sustainably harvested timbers. The definition includes provisions related to traceability, legality, and specific requirements for sustainable forest management certification systems.
Different types of pollution can occur in many different places along the supply chain for wood and paper-based products (Figures 10 and 11). The amount and intensity of emissions depend on the type, condition and capacity of the equipment causing pollution and the location of the discharge points. The degree of deviation (i.e., lack of compliance) from legally established emission thresholds is also an important factor and the opportunity for continuous improvement exists.
