UPM Raflatac has announced that all papers sourced by the business are now certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme.
This means that one of the company’s 2030 responsible sourcing and climate targets has been achieved six years ahead of time.
“Reaching our 2030 target this far in advance is a significant milestone that we could not have achieved without the support and close collaboration of our suppliers, and the drive and commitment of our employees,” said Maria Seppälä, VP sourcing, UPM Raflatac. “Third-party forest certification is one important element in our responsible sourcing approach, combined with supplier assessment and development activities, as well as continuous risk monitoring and management.”
UPM Raflatac added that the ‘quickly evolving’ regulatory environment puts a growing pressure on companies to improve traceability of raw materials as well as responsible sourcing practices. By having all its papers certified under FSC, PEFC or PEFC-endorsed forest certification systems, UPM Raflatac can support customers in achieving their responsible sourcing targets.
The firm’s ambition is to be the world’s first label materials company beyond fossils. At the end of 2021, UPM Raflatac set itself targets to speed up this journey. This means increasing the use of certified papers and traceability of other bio-based materials, working at the factories and with suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and developing products and services that help brand owners take climate action.
