NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2009--
Demonstrating its continued commitment to environmental responsibility,
RockTenn (NYSE:RKT) announces that it has received triple
chain-of-custody (CoC) certification for its Montreal, Quebec, Canada
folding carton plant, formerly known as Wilco, Inc. This plant is now
certified by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry
Initiative (SFI), and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification (PEFC), representing the leading global forestry
certification bodies. These organizations provide third-party validation
of the plant’s documented processes and chain of custody monitoring.
Last year, all of RockTenn’s folding carton plants achieved Fiber
Sourcing Certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and in
June, RockTenn’s Marion, NC, folding plant achieved Triple CoC
certification. “Our Montreal folding carton plant’s Triple CoC
certification is another significant milestone in the execution of our
environmental sustainability strategy,” said Mike Kiepura, Executive
Vice President, RockTenn. “This additional certification gives customers
assurance that the fiber in their cartons is thoroughly tracked from
well-managed forests, controlled sources or recycled material.”
RockTenn is committed to environmental stewardship, sustainable business
practices and developing sustainable solutions for its customers. This
long standing environmental focus guides how the company collects,
processes and recycles materials; produces paperboard with virgin fiber
and recycled materials; and operates its facilities. A sustainable
approach helps RockTenn minimize its impact on the environment.
RockTenn is a member of the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA100),
the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), the American Forest & Paper
Association (AF&PA), and the National Council for Air and Stream
Improvements (NCASI).
About RockTenn
RockTenn (NYSE:RKT) is one of North America’s leading manufacturers
of paperboard, containerboard, consumer and corrugated packaging, and
merchandising displays, with annual net sales of approximately $2.8
billion. The company operates locations in the United States, Canada,
Mexico, Chile and Argentina.
Source: RockTenn
RockTenn
Jessica Kimbrough, 678-291-7723 or 404-353-3781
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P. Marketing, Consumer Packaging
