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Mohawk Fine Papers Becomes Member of FSC International's Economic Chamber North
Mohawk Fine Papers Becomes Member of FSC International's Economic Chamber North
Published 06-11-08
Submitted by Mohawk Fine Papers
COHOES, NY "“ June 11, 2008 - U.S. based Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. is now a member of the Economic Chamber North in FSC International (FSC A.C.). FSC relies on the active participation of its members in the development of forest certification standards and in the support of local FSC initiatives.
By becoming a member, Mohawk is demonstrating its commitment to promote responsible management of the world's forests as well as its commitment to FSC and its principles. Joseph O’Connor, Mohawk's Senior Vice President, Sales/Corporate Accounts and International Sales, and Mohawk's Economic Chamber representative, says, "Mohawk is seriously committed to the advance of sustainable efforts both within and outside our company walls. Participating with FSC at this level enables Mohawk to deepen its active support to promote responsible management of our world's forests."
The FSC organization consists of three international chambers: Economic, Social and Environmental. Members participate in the General Assembly, the highest decision-making component of the FSC, where they take part in the process of standard setting, election of the Board of Directors, and voting on motions to determine the direction of FSC activities in the coming years.
"FSC welcomes Mohawk's decision to increase its commitment beyond being FSC certified and become a member of the FSC. Mohawk now officially joins a group of leaders in environmental and social businesses who jointly, with social and environmental organizations, actively shape the future of the FSC," said Liza Murphy, Managing Director FSC Global Development.
FSC International currently has members in 45 countries from Canada, Germany, Brazil and Japan to Kenya, Madagascar and Australia. Mohawk joins the U.S. Chamber with other members such as Home Depot, Greenpeace USA and the Institute for Sustainable Forestry.
Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organization that brings people together to find solutions which promote responsible stewardship of the world's forests. FSC is a stakeholder-owned system for promoting responsible management of the world's forests. Through consultative processes it sets international standards for responsible forest management. It accredits independent third-party organizations who can certify forest managers and forest product producers to FSC standards. Its trademark provides international recognition to organizations who support the growth of responsible forest management. Its product label allows consumers worldwide to recognize products that support the growth of responsible forest management worldwide. FSC undertakes marketing programs and information services that contribute to the mission of promoting responsible forestry worldwide. Over the past 13 years, over 90 million hectares in more than 70 countries have been certified according to FSC standards, while several thousand products are produced using FSC certified wood and carrying the FSC trademark. FSC operates through its network of National Initiatives in 45 countries.
For more information about FSC visit www.fcs.org
About Mohawk
Recognized for its technical innovation and environmental focus, Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. manufactures premium printing, writing and digital paper. Signature grades include Strathmore®, Mohawk Superfine(TM), Beckett Concept®, Beckett Expression®, BriteHue®, Via®, Mohawk Color Copy®, Mohawk Digital Papers and patented Inxwell® products, Navajo®, and Options®. Mohawk engineers its papers to provide optimal performance for sheetfed, web, and digital printing. Uses for Mohawk papers include corporate reports, corporate identity systems, high-end brochures, packaging, and everyday communication for businesses of all sizes and types. Mohawk digital papers are also used in on-demand photo books, personalized direct mail, and custom packaging. Mohawk offers reams and envelopes through its e-commerce site at Strathmore.com. A leader in environmental stewardship, Mohawk is the first U.S. paper mill to offset 100% of its electricity with renewable windpower and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Also offered are recycled papers certified by GreenSeal and papers certified to the Forest Stewardship Council's(FSC) standards by SmartWood, a program of the Rainforest Alliance.
FSC certification ensures responsible use of forest resources.
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