Cascades announced recently that the expansion of its Tissue Group plant in Lachute, Québec, has received the coveted Leed Gold certification. The plant is the first paper manufacturing facility to obtain Leed-NC (New Construction) certification in the Canadian paper industry.
The 6 800 m2 expansion project of the Lachute plant received the Gold level of Leed certification thanks to Cascades' continuous efforts to reduce its ecological footprint. This concern demonstrates the company's will to remain at the forefront of environmental protection, which concerns not only its production activities but also the continuous improvement of its buildings.
This project was recognized for its exemplary performance regarding:
- The reduction of its drinking water consumption, evaluated at 46.57%
- The use of regional materials, with 47.08% of costs used for the purchase of materials produced and extracted locally
- The presence of certified wood, accounting for 96.36% of total cost for materials
