Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future
AF&PA has established five quantifiable sustainability goals that the industry aims to meet by 2030.
Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 builds on our success and continues our commitment to manufacture sustainable products for a sustainable future.
Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 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.
The THREE PILLARS OF SUSTAINABILITY
Our members recognize the three essential pillars of sustainability — economic, environmental and social — interdependent factors that collectively support long-term viability, growth and improvement. AF&PA members subscribe to the sustainability concepts recognized by a number of international forums, including the United Nations.
2020 AF&PA Sustainability Goals: 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.
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
Rand WhitneyRand Whitney is focused on continuous growth and improvement at their mills. Over the past decade, they have remained committed to adding new facilities and upgrading machinery to better serve our customer base.
