Forest Certification
Forest certification is a system in which a third-party organization certifies forests that are managed sustainably.
Nippon Paper Industries has acquired forest certification as deemed most appropriate for each business area, and in 2007, we completed the acquisition of forest certification for all company-owned forests and overseas plantation sites at the end of 2008.
The Company will continue to implement sustainable forest management that takes into account the nature and local communities of each country.
Typical Forest Certification Systems and Their Overview
* FM certification and CoC certification
The forest certification system includes FM (Forest Management) certification, which certifies responsible forest management, and CoC (Chain of Custody) certification, which certifies the proper processing and distribution of forest products produced from certified forests.
FM certification certifies that sustainable forest management is carried out by a third-party review based on objective indicators such as (1) compliance with laws and institutional frameworks, (2) maintenance and conservation of forest ecosystems and biodiversity, (3) respect for the rights of indigenous and local residents, and (4) maintenance and improvement of forest productivity.
CoC certification is a system for businesses involved in the processing and distribution process of forest products.
In each processing and distribution process, we can identify forest products (certified materials) produced from certified forests and certify that risk assessments of non-certified materials have been conducted, and if all businesses involved in the series of processes have received CoC certification, the certification mark can be displayed on the product.
FSC® website address www.fsc.org
