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Our sustainability target 3: Responsible use of wood raw material

14/01/2010

SCA will continue to employ methods that ensure that no fresh fibre-based material used in production comes from controversial sources. The target also includes purchased fibre such as pulp and containerboard.

Results 2008

SCA has carried out field audits of the Group’s pulp suppliers. The supply of products to all SCA wood-consuming plants is re- viewed by independent auditors to ensure that requirements are met.

All business groups have obtained information from their suppliers of fresh-fibre based products regarding how they are working to meet SCA’s requirements. The review does not include temporary suppliers of small volumes of these products.

Driving forces

Forests cover  about one third of the earth’s land surface. Every year, about seven million hectares of land are deforested, corresponding to 0.2% of all forested areas.

Illegal logging and timber from controversial sources are threats to the world's forests and to biodiversity.

SCA wants to make sure that the products the company offers its customers does not contain fresh fibre from controversial sources.

Example: Control of Brazilian pulp suppliers

Following a few years of reduced deforestation in the Amazonas, information indicated that this favourable trend has been reversed by increased illegal logging. The most important reason is higher global market prices for meat and soy.

Autumn 2008, SCA carried out inspections of its three pulp suppliers in Brazil to ensure compliance with its environmental requirements. Based on these audits, there is no reason to suspect illegally logged wood by SCA suppliers. They have systems that clearly specify the origin of their timber. More examples are available in our  brochure.

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