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Unilever commits to sustainable paper packaging sourcing
Unilever has published details of a new sustainable paper and board packaging sourcing strategy which outlines the "ambitious goal" to work with its suppliers to source 75% of its paper and board packaging from sustainably managed forests or from recycled material by 2015, rising to 100% by 2020.
The strategy forms part of the company's commitment to double the size of its business while reducing its environmental impact. According to Unilever, the commitment makes it the first global FMCG company to commit to sourcing all of its paper and board packaging from sustainably managed forests or recycled material within a "clearly defined" timeframe.
"For the company's requirements for paper from virgin sources, preference will be given to supplies delivered through the Forest Stewardship Council certification scheme," the company said in a statement. "Unilever will also accept other national schemes under the framework of international Forest Management Certification standards, provided they comply with the policy's implementation guidelines."
The move means the logos of the acceptable forest management certification schemes will begin to appear on the packaging of Unilever's portfolio of brands. Marc Engel, Unilever's chief procurement officer, said, "We buy considerable quantities of paper and board for packaging to ensure our products are protected and transported safely. As such it is important that we promote sustainable forestry practices and help combat deforestation and climate change through the responsible sourcing of these materials.
"We are committed to working in partnership with all of our suppliers to progressively increase the proportion of paper and board packaging which comes from recycled materials, or sustainably managed forests, in order to achieve this ambitious target."
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