Under the accord UPM will help develop solutions for advancing the uptake of FSC in the market
Finland UPM and FSC have signed a partnership agreement aimed at increasing the supply of FSC-certified wood.
UPM has cooperated with FSC both on international and national levels for several years. The company has been involved in developing FSC certification to enhance its applicability to Finland’s fragmented private forest ownership. This work will be strengthened through the newly agreed partnership, which was signed on 16 May.
“It is vitally important that FSC has a strong relationship with sustainability leaders of the paper and forest products industry to expand the FSC footprint globally,” said Kim Carstensen, director general, FSC. “We agree on the importance of FSC for all parties in the value chain from forest owners to consumers. UPM and FSC also share a common understanding of the importance of responsible forestry and the sustainable use of wood in the bioeconomy.”
“UPM’s customers take a growing interest in the company’s environmental performance and the sustainability of its operations. Thirdparty verified certificates give them useful information about the responsibility of UPM products,” said Heikki Vappula, executive vice president, UPM Biorefining.