Catalyst Honoured for Sustainability Initiatives — Again!
The Excellence in Corporate Responsibility (ECR) Awards program was developed by Green Living Enterprises to honour and celebrate corporate Canadians for outstanding work and dedication towards creating sustainable and ethical practices within the business framework.
Catalyst Paper has been awarded the 2011 Team Award because “Beginning with an approximately $250 million investment in energy infrastructure in their mills, Catalyst increased their use of biomass and dramatically reduced fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Other improvements cut other types of emissions, contributed to reduced toxicity and measurable improvements in local habitat conditions and set water-use intensity on an improving trend. The dedicated team built strong relationships with ENGOs and actively engaged in broader industry efforts to arrive at mutually acceptable land-use solutions designed to advance a range of sustainability-related objectives. ”
This recognition follows recognition as one of the 50 Most Socially Responsible Corporations in Canada by Maclean’s magazine and Corporate Knights magazine this past June.
- The company’s Sage commercial printing papers are manufactured carbon neutral and contain 100 per cent certified sustainable fibre sources. One dollar from each Sage tonne purchased goes to GreenBlue, a not-for-profit institute that focuses on sustainable product design.
- As part of the federal government’s Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program, the company is investing $18 million in green energy and environmental projects at two mills. These projects are supported by local First Nations, based in part on business development potential such as fibre-supply and skill-building opportunities.
Corporate Knights rates Catalyst at number 13, with a score of 75.04%. The top-rated company, the Cooperators Group, received a score of 85.96%, number 50, Telus, scored 62.42%
Congratulations to Catalyst Paper!
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