
Sustainability Goals
AF&PA has established five quantifiable sustainability goals that the industry aims to meet by 2030. Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 is a voluntary industry initiative that builds on decades of success to advance sustainable products for a sustainable future.
Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Achievements Summary
AF&PA released its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Achievements Summary Report, which highlights how our members met or surpassed most of the sustainability goals we set to achieve by 2020.
Advancing DE&I in the Paper and Wood Products Industry
Our strength as an industry stems from the diversity of our people. Along with our Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 sustainability goals, AF&PA released a statement of principles on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). This commitment advances DE&I in the paper and wood products industry and is critical to our success on key initiatives such as sustainability.
Sustainability Awards
AF&PA's annual awards recognize outstanding sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products industry. The awards are given based on the merit of entries across many categories.
Member Spotlight
GreifGreif senior vice president and chief human resources officer, Bala V Sathyanarayanan was named HR Excellence Executive of the Year by Columbus CEO magazine.