The ISO 14001 certification covers the manufacture and slitting of self-adhesive paper and film labelstock. The factory will be reassessed annually to ensure that it is achieving its targets and continually improving its environmental performanceThe certification represents a significant step toward achieving one of the company’s major goals for its facilities worldwide: Developing Environmental Management Systems (EMS), which operate in accordance with an internationally recognized standard. This means that the Melbourne site joins the ranks of other UPM Raflatac facilities in the United States, South Africa, Europe and China in setting the label industry’s standard for excellence in environmental performance.“UPM Raflatac has long been a leader in environmental sustainability, making critical investments to reduce the production of waste, ensure the responsible use of raw materials and promote recycling within the organization,” says Nicholas Rodgers, responsible for the ISO certifications at UPM Raflatac Oceania.