Traceability

Guidelines for purchasing of tropical timber.

States CEPI member companies’ commitments to address illegal logging. Commitments include: to operate in full compliance with laws; to purchase only wood that is legally harvested; to set up traceability systems to ensure compliance; to document the legality of the wood purchased and build internal staff capacity to implement the commitment.

Uses the WRI/WBCSD 10 key questions framework, to provide buyers with information to reassure them about the social and environmental qualities of Canada’s forest products. Includes sample forest products procurement/financing policy, environmental performance data of FPAC members, as well as additional resources including a glossary.

Practical guidance to develop and implement sustainable procurement.

The Pulp, Paper & Packaging Guidelines are intended to assist companies in the development of their own policies for sourcing pulp, paper and packaging and offer an number of recommendations on how to get there. The guidelines are not mandatory, but instead provide voluntary guidance. The guidelines propose a three-pronged approach to eliminating controversial sources from supply chains: 1) Develop sourcing policies that avoid controversial sources of pulp, paper and packaging contributing to deforestation.

A joint initiative from twenty-three publishers to promote responsible paper supply chains. In 2012, PREPS membership was also opened to printers. PREPS has developed a database focusing on various aspects of the pulp and paper manufacturing processes, the forests from where the raw materials originate, as well as CO2 emissions and water use at the paper mill level. Members interested in adding new information to the database must ask the PREPS Secretariat, and PREPS will contact the mills directly and ask for technical specifications and forest source information.

Companion to WWF Paper Scorecard. Provides guidance on various issues and showcases examples of companies taking action on issues covered.

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.

Provides general overview of key issues and practical guidance for New Zealand paper buyers in selecting their products.