Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc., a North American producer of tissue products, recently announced environmental certification from the world's preeminent standards bodies. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) have all awarded Chain of Custody (COC) Certification to Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc. after a comprehensive review of its sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations.
Chain of Custody tracks the entire life cycle of raw materials used in the production of paper based products. Chain of Custody certified manufacturers can track materials from seedling to mature tree, including harvesting methods, transportation to the mill, and the entire process of converting the raw materials into pulp and eventually finished paper products.
"Chain of Custody Certification from the three major standards bodies is a significant achievement in the paper industry, and demonstrates the emphasis Cellu Tissue places on responsible forest management, sustainable and renewable resource management, and socially conscious business practices." said Russ Taylor, Chief Executive Officer and President of Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc. The Company is dedicated to sustainability for the world we live in and benefits our customers, as well as the end consumer. It allows us to offer the broadest possible range of environmentally friendly product offerings, from paper made from 100% recycled fiber to products made from rapidly renewable virgin grade materials.
"Awareness of environmental concerns has become top of mind for consumers in the US and around the world. Our customers can proudly demonstrate their commitment to environmentally responsible practices when they use Cellu Tissue as their manufacturer of choice for their trusted tissue brands," said Steve Ziessler, Chief Operating Officer of Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc. "Additionally, Cellu Tissue is committed to preserving the environment for future generations through continuous improvements in forest management and production processes."
