PEFC
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, easily identified as PEFC on a white and green label on PaperOne™ carton boxes, is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization that provides independent, third-party certifications to ensure the sustainable use of forest resources through:
Sustainable Forest Management certification
Recognises operations that maintain a forest's ecological, social and economic values.
Chain of Custody certification
Closely monitors each step of the supply chain, from forest to customer
PaperOne™ has attained both certifications, ensuring that PaperOne™ products come from legal, traceable and environment sustainable sources.
PEFC certification benefits both the environment and local communities by:
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Environment Preserving the biodiversity, productivity and regeneration capacities of forests and lands, maximising their potential to fulfill ecological, economic and social functions at every level without damaging other ecosystems. |
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Community Developing PEFC standards according to social, health and safety needs of communities, protecting workers' rights and encouraging local employment through the compliance of all International Labour Organisation conventions. |
PEFC plays an important role in:
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Promoting sustainability Upholds sustainable practices that do not compromise the needs of future generations. |
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Setting the highest standards Recognised as an industry standard by governments and guarantee of sustainable forest management. |
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The world's largest forest certification system PEFC accounts for 2/3 of the world's forests and is recognised in more than 30 countries. |
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Building international consensus Accepted and acknowledged in both public and private sector procurement policies across the globe, and intergovernmental agreements. |
