SIG secures 100% of its paper board as FSC-certified

SIG announced that from January 2021, 100% of the paper board used in its packs would be procured as FSC certified and matching Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards for responsible sourcing. “This announcement marks another major milestone in our journey Way Beyond Good,” said Samuel Sigrist, chief financial and commercial officer at SIG. “Over the last decade, SIG has consistently led the industry on FSC certification. We now aim to go even further in supporting sustainable forests – and the climate benefits they bring – as we partner to create a net-positive food supply system that puts more into society and the environment than it takes out.” Completing a string of FSC industry firsts In 2009, SIG was the first to achieve FSC Chain of Custody certification at all its operations, ensuring full traceability in its sourcing. Soon after, SIG introduced the FSC label in high volumes on dairy and non-carbonated soft drink carton packs for the first time. SIG said that it is the first in the industry to announce that 100% of its…

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