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 Sustainability Report
AF&PA released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which highlights how our members have met or surpassed four of our Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 goals.
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
SonocoIn 2019, Sonoco employees logged over 1,000 hours of community service. They also raised nearly $5,000 for Rise Against Hunger and packaged over 12,000 meals going to orphanages and schools in Africa.
