SCA mill in New Zealand achieves FSC certification
Mark Stevens, SCA Hygiene Australasia's Head of Sales in New Zealand, says the FSC certification applies to a wide range of Tork toilet tissue, hand towel and wiper products, and adds further strength to its existing environmentally responsible range."The rigorous ‘chain of custody' approach taken by FSC analyses every processing step, from harvesting and pulping to paper and tissue production. This means buyers of Tork products bearing the FSC mark have the security of knowing that our wood raw materials are not logged illegally, and don't come from forests with a high conservation value, or from areas where human rights or indigenous peoples' rights are violated," Stevens says."As a company SCA has had a long commitment to sustainable business practises. We are currently working to reduce our emissions from fossil fuels by 20 percent between 2005 and 2020. Locally, SCA Hygiene Australasia reduced its water use by 25 percent between 2005 and 2010," he adds.This latest development for the Kawerau mill comes on the back of the implementation of geothermal (steam) energy at the site late last year. This geothermal project will reduce the site's CO2 emissions by up to 39 percent, SCA writes in a press release.