P&G has pledged that, by 2015, at least 40& of the pulp used in tissue-towel products will be FSC-certified. P&G is also aiming to have all of their products and packaging made from 100% sustainably sources or recycled materials.
In 2006, P&G began requiring certification from all suppliers managing forests. In 2008, P&G joined WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network program, which assists companies with sourcing more of their wood and paper products from responsibly managed forests. As part of this WWF collaboration, P&G has engaged more closely with suppliers to encourage FSC certification, and established a baseline from which to set these targets.While we don’t own or manage forests, we recognize the responsibility and opportunity P&G has to use our pulp procurement decisions to promote responsible management of the world’s forest resources,” said Stefano Zenezini, Vice-President of Product Supply.
Details on this commitment and P&G’s overall environmental efforts will be published in the Company’s Sustainability Report on November 12th. P&G will also provide updates on progress toward the goal in future annual sustainability reports.For more information, visit: http://news.pg.com/press-release/pg-releases-new-fiber-sourcing-goals-tissue-towel-and-absorbent-hygiene-products
[Source: Proctor & Gamble Press Release]