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WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 12, 2018 (Press Release) -The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) presented its 2018 Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Awards at AF&PA’s annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 9 in Dallas, Texas.

“Our members continue to demonstrate their commitment toward achieving the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals,” said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. “We are proud to honor the achievements of this year’s award winners and to represent companies that are leaders in sustainability.”

2018 AF&PA Sustainability Award Winners

Leadership in Sustainability – Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Clearwater Paper: Lewiston Pulp Optimization Project

Leadership in Sustainability – Paper Recovery for Recycling

WestRock Company: Advancing Foodservice Packaging Recycling

Leadership in Sustainability – Safety (Large Company)

Resolute Forest Products: Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety

Leadership in Sustainability – Safety (Small Company)

American Eagle Paper Mills: Shifting to a Culture of Safety

Leadership in Sustainability – Water

Domtar: Hawesville Water Conservation Project

Innovation in Sustainability

WestRock Company: TechniFluteTM

Designed to recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry, AF&PA’s annual awards are given based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories.

Projects that support progress toward the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals qualify for recognition in the “Leadership” category, which has five subcategories that correspond to the goals: Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Paper Recovery for Recycling, Safety, Sustainable Forest Management and Water. The “Innovation in Sustainability” award is reserved for projects that merit recognition for their contribution to sustainable business practices, not one of the goals specifically.

AF&PA’s 2018 Sustainability Report showed that the U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry has made significant, measurable progress toward achieving its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states.

AF&PA announces winners of its 2018 Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Awards in Dallas, TX

Posted in: Bio-Insight 11/13/2018 - 07:30

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 12, 2018 (Press Release) -The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) presented its 2018 Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Awards at AF&PA’s annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 9 in Dallas, Texas.

“Our members continue to demonstrate their commitment toward achieving the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals,” said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. “We are proud to honor the achievements of this year’s award winners and to represent companies that are leaders in sustainability.”

2018 AF&PA Sustainability Award Winners

Leadership in Sustainability – Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Clearwater Paper: Lewiston Pulp Optimization Project

Leadership in Sustainability – Paper Recovery for Recycling

WestRock Company: Advancing Foodservice Packaging Recycling

Leadership in Sustainability – Safety (Large Company)

Resolute Forest Products: Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety

Leadership in Sustainability – Safety (Small Company)

American Eagle Paper Mills: Shifting to a Culture of Safety

Leadership in Sustainability – Water

Domtar: Hawesville Water Conservation Project

Innovation in Sustainability

WestRock Company: TechniFluteTM

Designed to recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry, AF&PA’s annual awards are given based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories.

Projects that support progress toward the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals qualify for recognition in the “Leadership” category, which has five subcategories that correspond to the goals: Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Paper Recovery for Recycling, Safety, Sustainable Forest Management and Water. The “Innovation in Sustainability” award is reserved for projects that merit recognition for their contribution to sustainable business practices, not one of the goals specifically.

AF&PA’s 2018 Sustainability Report showed that the U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry has made significant, measurable progress toward achieving its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states.

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 12, 2018 (Press Release) -The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) presented its 2018 Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Awards at AF&PA’s annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 9 in Dallas, Texas.

“Our members continue to demonstrate their commitment toward achieving the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals,” said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. “We are proud to honor the achievements of this year’s award winners and to represent companies that are leaders in sustainability.”

2018 AF&PA Sustainability Award Winners

Leadership in Sustainability – Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Clearwater Paper: Lewiston Pulp Optimization Project

Leadership in Sustainability – Paper Recovery for Recycling

WestRock Company: Advancing Foodservice Packaging Recycling

Leadership in Sustainability – Safety (Large Company)

Resolute Forest Products: Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety

Leadership in Sustainability – Safety (Small Company)

American Eagle Paper Mills: Shifting to a Culture of Safety

Leadership in Sustainability – Water

Domtar: Hawesville Water Conservation Project

Innovation in Sustainability

WestRock Company: TechniFluteTM

Designed to recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry, AF&PA’s annual awards are given based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories.

Projects that support progress toward the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals qualify for recognition in the “Leadership” category, which has five subcategories that correspond to the goals: Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Paper Recovery for Recycling, Safety, Sustainable Forest Management and Water. The “Innovation in Sustainability” award is reserved for projects that merit recognition for their contribution to sustainable business practices, not one of the goals specifically.

AF&PA’s 2018 Sustainability Report showed that the U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry has made significant, measurable progress toward achieving its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states.

AF&PA announces winners of its 2018 Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Awards in Dallas, TX

Posted in: Environment 11/13/2018 - 07:30

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 12, 2018 (Press Release) -The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) presented its 2018 Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Awards at AF&PA’s annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 9 in Dallas, Texas.

“Our members continue to demonstrate their commitment toward achieving the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals,” said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. “We are proud to honor the achievements of this year’s award winners and to represent companies that are leaders in sustainability.”

2018 AF&PA Sustainability Award Winners

Leadership in Sustainability – Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Clearwater Paper: Lewiston Pulp Optimization Project

Leadership in Sustainability – Paper Recovery for Recycling

WestRock Company: Advancing Foodservice Packaging Recycling

Leadership in Sustainability – Safety (Large Company)

Resolute Forest Products: Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety

Leadership in Sustainability – Safety (Small Company)

American Eagle Paper Mills: Shifting to a Culture of Safety

Leadership in Sustainability – Water

Domtar: Hawesville Water Conservation Project

Innovation in Sustainability

WestRock Company: TechniFluteTM

Designed to recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry, AF&PA’s annual awards are given based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories.

Projects that support progress toward the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals qualify for recognition in the “Leadership” category, which has five subcategories that correspond to the goals: Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Paper Recovery for Recycling, Safety, Sustainable Forest Management and Water. The “Innovation in Sustainability” award is reserved for projects that merit recognition for their contribution to sustainable business practices, not one of the goals specifically.

AF&PA’s 2018 Sustainability Report showed that the U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry has made significant, measurable progress toward achieving its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states.

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 9, 2018 (Press Release) -American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement regarding Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance to modernize ambient air policy under the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) program. EPA released a draft memo with the updated guidelines for receptor placement today (11/9/18).

“Applying decades-old ambient air policy under the NAAQS implementation program, represents an unrealistic ‘once-size-fits-all’ modeling approach. Paper and wood products manufacturers welcome EPA’s recognition that times and technology have changed by taking action to modernize ambient air policy.

“By clarifying where the public is truly exposed, EPA eliminates many hypothetical modeling scenarios that can bog down projects unnecessarily. For example, assessments have been done for areas inside property boundaries where the public does not have legal access. Using receptor locations where the general public has legitimate and realistic access makes scientific and common sense. This action takes a long-overdue first step toward ensuring real-world air quality modeling is used to determine any air quality impacts from a project.”

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states.

AF&PA welcomes EPA guidance to modernize ambient air policy under NAAQS program

11/12/2018 - 08:34

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 9, 2018 (Press Release) -American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement regarding Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance to modernize ambient air policy under the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) program. EPA released a draft memo with the updated guidelines for receptor placement today (11/9/18).

“Applying decades-old ambient air policy under the NAAQS implementation program, represents an unrealistic ‘once-size-fits-all’ modeling approach. Paper and wood products manufacturers welcome EPA’s recognition that times and technology have changed by taking action to modernize ambient air policy.

“By clarifying where the public is truly exposed, EPA eliminates many hypothetical modeling scenarios that can bog down projects unnecessarily. For example, assessments have been done for areas inside property boundaries where the public does not have legal access. Using receptor locations where the general public has legitimate and realistic access makes scientific and common sense. This action takes a long-overdue first step toward ensuring real-world air quality modeling is used to determine any air quality impacts from a project.”

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states.

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 1, 2018 (Press Release) -American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement regarding the joint Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Energy letter to Congress on biomass carbon neutrality.

“We are encouraged that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Energy and the United States Department of Agriculture are committed to taking action on the Congressional directive to produce clear, science-based policies that reflect the carbon neutrality of biomass and recognize it as a renewable energy source. More than seven years of policy uncertainty in this area jeopardizes our companies’ ability to invest in biomass and build and upgrade their facilities. Removing that barrier clears the way for future economic growth and job creation and helps ensure the U.S. is in step with global competitors. That’s a winning combination for everyone.”

BACKGROUND:

The carbon benefits of biomass harvested from sustainably-managed forest are well established.

According to a study by the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, accounting for fossil fuel displacement and avoided emissions associated with disposal, the use of biomass residuals by the forest products industry avoids the emission of approximately 181 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year.

Paper and forest products manufacturers compete globally against companies from countries that recognize biomass carbon neutrality.

U.S. Forest Service data indicates U.S. timberland grows almost twice as much wood as is harvested for all purposes with growing forests absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and offsetting emissions from wood combustion.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states.

AF&PA issues statement on EPA, DOE and USDA's letter to Congress on biomass carbon neutrality

11/02/2018 - 11:04

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 1, 2018 (Press Release) -American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement regarding the joint Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Energy letter to Congress on biomass carbon neutrality.

“We are encouraged that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Energy and the United States Department of Agriculture are committed to taking action on the Congressional directive to produce clear, science-based policies that reflect the carbon neutrality of biomass and recognize it as a renewable energy source. More than seven years of policy uncertainty in this area jeopardizes our companies’ ability to invest in biomass and build and upgrade their facilities. Removing that barrier clears the way for future economic growth and job creation and helps ensure the U.S. is in step with global competitors. That’s a winning combination for everyone.”

BACKGROUND:

The carbon benefits of biomass harvested from sustainably-managed forest are well established.

According to a study by the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, accounting for fossil fuel displacement and avoided emissions associated with disposal, the use of biomass residuals by the forest products industry avoids the emission of approximately 181 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year.

Paper and forest products manufacturers compete globally against companies from countries that recognize biomass carbon neutrality.

U.S. Forest Service data indicates U.S. timberland grows almost twice as much wood as is harvested for all purposes with growing forests absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and offsetting emissions from wood combustion.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states.

MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2018 (Press Release) -Resolute has earned two 2018 Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Awards for Business: the Green Company of the Year Award and the Green Product of the Year Award, both in the Manufacturing category. The Green Company of the Year Award recognizes our business and sustainability strategies, which are focused on improving the energy efficiency of our operations, producing renewable energy, and reducing waste as well as our reliance on fossil fuels. These strategies have been expressly developed to align our efforts in environmental stewardship and social responsibility with our business objectives, an approach that reinforces our vision that profitability and sustainability drive our future. Our Green Heritage® recycled tissue line was selected as the Green Product of the Year.

“We are so proud to reward Resolute for their outstanding 2018 results,” said Maria Jimenez, chief nomination officer of the Business Intelligence Group. “This year’s group of winners are clearly leading by example in the global business community.”

Key elements of our environmental performance were examined as part of the selection process for the Green Company of the Year Award, including:

Our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- As a member of the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA), we support the industry’s goal of surpassing a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2020, based on 2005 levels.
- We embrace the Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) “30 by 30” Climate Change Challenge to remove 30 megatons of CO₂per year by 2030.
- At year-end 2017, we had reduced our scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions by 76%, relative to 2000 levels.
- Our operations have been coal-free (scope 1) since 2014.
Our work to increase our use of energy from renewable sources
- We source 74% of our total energy (electricity and fuel) needs from renewable sources.
- Our network of 14 power generation assets produced 978 GWh of hydroelectricity in 2017.
Our adherence to rigorous certification standards
- We maintain 100% forest management (FM) and chain of custody (CoC) certifications to internationally recognized standards.
- All of our operations are certified, or in the process of being certified, to the ISO 14001 environmental management standard.

The BIG Awards for Business programs was launched in 2012 with the goal of offering companies, their products, their people and their tactics a chance to be globally recognized by panels of business veterans and leaders.

These awards mark the third time Resolute has been recognized by the Business Intelligence Group. In 2017, Seth Kursman, vice president, Corporate Communications, Sustainability and Government Affairs, received the organization’s top individual honor. In July 2018, Resolute earned top marks in the BIG Sustainability Awards.

Resolute wins Green Company of the Year and Green Product of the Year awards at 2018 Business Intelligence Group Awards

Posted in: Tissue 10/16/2018 - 09:27

MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2018 (Press Release) -Resolute has earned two 2018 Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Awards for Business: the Green Company of the Year Award and the Green Product of the Year Award, both in the Manufacturing category. The Green Company of the Year Award recognizes our business and sustainability strategies, which are focused on improving the energy efficiency of our operations, producing renewable energy, and reducing waste as well as our reliance on fossil fuels. These strategies have been expressly developed to align our efforts in environmental stewardship and social responsibility with our business objectives, an approach that reinforces our vision that profitability and sustainability drive our future. Our Green Heritage® recycled tissue line was selected as the Green Product of the Year.

“We are so proud to reward Resolute for their outstanding 2018 results,” said Maria Jimenez, chief nomination officer of the Business Intelligence Group. “This year’s group of winners are clearly leading by example in the global business community.”

Key elements of our environmental performance were examined as part of the selection process for the Green Company of the Year Award, including:

Our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- As a member of the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA), we support the industry’s goal of surpassing a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2020, based on 2005 levels.
- We embrace the Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) “30 by 30” Climate Change Challenge to remove 30 megatons of CO₂per year by 2030.
- At year-end 2017, we had reduced our scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions by 76%, relative to 2000 levels.
- Our operations have been coal-free (scope 1) since 2014.
Our work to increase our use of energy from renewable sources
- We source 74% of our total energy (electricity and fuel) needs from renewable sources.
- Our network of 14 power generation assets produced 978 GWh of hydroelectricity in 2017.
Our adherence to rigorous certification standards
- We maintain 100% forest management (FM) and chain of custody (CoC) certifications to internationally recognized standards.
- All of our operations are certified, or in the process of being certified, to the ISO 14001 environmental management standard.

The BIG Awards for Business programs was launched in 2012 with the goal of offering companies, their products, their people and their tactics a chance to be globally recognized by panels of business veterans and leaders.

These awards mark the third time Resolute has been recognized by the Business Intelligence Group. In 2017, Seth Kursman, vice president, Corporate Communications, Sustainability and Government Affairs, received the organization’s top individual honor. In July 2018, Resolute earned top marks in the BIG Sustainability Awards.

MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2018 (Press Release) -Resolute has earned two 2018 Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Awards for Business: the Green Company of the Year Award and the Green Product of the Year Award, both in the Manufacturing category. The Green Company of the Year Award recognizes our business and sustainability strategies, which are focused on improving the energy efficiency of our operations, producing renewable energy, and reducing waste as well as our reliance on fossil fuels. These strategies have been expressly developed to align our efforts in environmental stewardship and social responsibility with our business objectives, an approach that reinforces our vision that profitability and sustainability drive our future. Our Green Heritage® recycled tissue line was selected as the Green Product of the Year.

“We are so proud to reward Resolute for their outstanding 2018 results,” said Maria Jimenez, chief nomination officer of the Business Intelligence Group. “This year’s group of winners are clearly leading by example in the global business community.”

Key elements of our environmental performance were examined as part of the selection process for the Green Company of the Year Award, including:

Our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- As a member of the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA), we support the industry’s goal of surpassing a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2020, based on 2005 levels.
- We embrace the Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) “30 by 30” Climate Change Challenge to remove 30 megatons of CO₂per year by 2030.
- At year-end 2017, we had reduced our scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions by 76%, relative to 2000 levels.
- Our operations have been coal-free (scope 1) since 2014.
Our work to increase our use of energy from renewable sources
- We source 74% of our total energy (electricity and fuel) needs from renewable sources.
- Our network of 14 power generation assets produced 978 GWh of hydroelectricity in 2017.
Our adherence to rigorous certification standards
- We maintain 100% forest management (FM) and chain of custody (CoC) certifications to internationally recognized standards.
- All of our operations are certified, or in the process of being certified, to the ISO 14001 environmental management standard.

The BIG Awards for Business programs was launched in 2012 with the goal of offering companies, their products, their people and their tactics a chance to be globally recognized by panels of business veterans and leaders.

These awards mark the third time Resolute has been recognized by the Business Intelligence Group. In 2017, Seth Kursman, vice president, Corporate Communications, Sustainability and Government Affairs, received the organization’s top individual honor. In July 2018, Resolute earned top marks in the BIG Sustainability Awards.

Resolute wins Green Company of the Year and Green Product of the Year awards at 2018 Business Intelligence Group Awards

Posted in: Environment 10/16/2018 - 09:27

MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2018 (Press Release) -Resolute has earned two 2018 Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Awards for Business: the Green Company of the Year Award and the Green Product of the Year Award, both in the Manufacturing category. The Green Company of the Year Award recognizes our business and sustainability strategies, which are focused on improving the energy efficiency of our operations, producing renewable energy, and reducing waste as well as our reliance on fossil fuels. These strategies have been expressly developed to align our efforts in environmental stewardship and social responsibility with our business objectives, an approach that reinforces our vision that profitability and sustainability drive our future. Our Green Heritage® recycled tissue line was selected as the Green Product of the Year.

“We are so proud to reward Resolute for their outstanding 2018 results,” said Maria Jimenez, chief nomination officer of the Business Intelligence Group. “This year’s group of winners are clearly leading by example in the global business community.”

Key elements of our environmental performance were examined as part of the selection process for the Green Company of the Year Award, including:

Our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- As a member of the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA), we support the industry’s goal of surpassing a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2020, based on 2005 levels.
- We embrace the Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) “30 by 30” Climate Change Challenge to remove 30 megatons of CO₂per year by 2030.
- At year-end 2017, we had reduced our scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions by 76%, relative to 2000 levels.
- Our operations have been coal-free (scope 1) since 2014.
Our work to increase our use of energy from renewable sources
- We source 74% of our total energy (electricity and fuel) needs from renewable sources.
- Our network of 14 power generation assets produced 978 GWh of hydroelectricity in 2017.
Our adherence to rigorous certification standards
- We maintain 100% forest management (FM) and chain of custody (CoC) certifications to internationally recognized standards.
- All of our operations are certified, or in the process of being certified, to the ISO 14001 environmental management standard.

The BIG Awards for Business programs was launched in 2012 with the goal of offering companies, their products, their people and their tactics a chance to be globally recognized by panels of business veterans and leaders.

These awards mark the third time Resolute has been recognized by the Business Intelligence Group. In 2017, Seth Kursman, vice president, Corporate Communications, Sustainability and Government Affairs, received the organization’s top individual honor. In July 2018, Resolute earned top marks in the BIG Sustainability Awards.

WASHINGTON, DC, Aug. 1, 2018 (Press Release) -American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement regarding Senate passage of the Interior-Environment, Financial Services, Transportation-HUD and Agriculture-FDA mini-omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019. The legislation included language clarifying Congress’ intent for long-term federal regulatory policy reflecting the carbon-neutrality of forest-based biomass.

“This public policy supports U.S. paper and wood manufacturers’ ability to operate on a level playing field with global competitors, which is good for the economy and job creation. Our companies have sought clear policy on biomass carbon neutrality for more than seven years. We appreciate the Senate recognizing the need to foster growth in U.S. manufacturing with its action to ensure that federal biomass policy appropriately reflects our industry’s use of carbon-neutral biomass for energy production.”

AF&PA lauds Senate for continued recognition of biomass carbon neutrality

08/01/2018 - 15:11

WASHINGTON, DC, Aug. 1, 2018 (Press Release) -American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement regarding Senate passage of the Interior-Environment, Financial Services, Transportation-HUD and Agriculture-FDA mini-omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019. The legislation included language clarifying Congress’ intent for long-term federal regulatory policy reflecting the carbon-neutrality of forest-based biomass.

“This public policy supports U.S. paper and wood manufacturers’ ability to operate on a level playing field with global competitors, which is good for the economy and job creation. Our companies have sought clear policy on biomass carbon neutrality for more than seven years. We appreciate the Senate recognizing the need to foster growth in U.S. manufacturing with its action to ensure that federal biomass policy appropriately reflects our industry’s use of carbon-neutral biomass for energy production.”

BRUSSELS, July 24, 2018 (Press Release) -BIR member associations and companies in the EU lead call for Recycled Content Mandates for Plastics in European Law

So far the European Commission’s Plastic Strategy fails to make markets for recycled plastics, as voluntary actions are too slow and too weak and give no legal certainty.

EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries Coalition, GREMI, Galloo Plastics, TOMRA are amongst European associations and companies calling for EU Action on Recycled Content Mandates for Plastics. The action calls: for “minimum recycled content requirements for plastic products and packaging”; and for “eco-modulation of fees paid by producers”; besides seeking “innovative approaches through economic incentives and penalties” to encourage recycling of plastic.

ISRI brings together American Recycling Associations on Recycled Content

In May, ISRI organized a meeting of groups representing various segments of the recycling industry to discuss ways to better collaborate to advance the industry as a whole. The initial meeting was an open discussion aimed at identifying ways throughout the recycling stream to improve quality, increase demand for material, and promote products made with recycled content.

The group released the following statement of cooperation:

“As representatives of the complete recycling chain, we understand that improving the quality of the recycling stream and increasing the demand for recyclables in the manufacture of new products will deliver economic and environmental benefits nationwide. We commit to actively engaging with one another to enhance the nation’s recycling systems, while simultaneously continuing our own organizations’ work to influence change.”

Other organizations participating with ISRI include: American Forest & Paper Association; AMERIPEN; Association of Plastic Recyclers; Keep America Beautiful; Northeast Recycling Council; National Recycling Coalition; National Waste & Recycling Association; Plastics Industry Association; The Recycling Partnership; Southeast Recycling Development Council; Sustainable Packaging Coalition; and Solid Waste Association of North America.

BIR calls for recycled content mandates for plastics in European law

Posted in: Environment 07/27/2018 - 04:54