Lenzing tops Canopy's list for sustainable wood sourcing

29 Jan '19

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Courtesy: Lenzing

Lenzing has been rated as number one producer of wood-based fibres out of 31 companies globally with respect to responsible procurement of wood, according to a report published by the Canadian environmental organisation Canopy. In 2018, Lenzing adopted additional due diligence measures when sourcing from high-risk countries, a decision admired by Canopy.

There is a low risk for buyers using Lenzing fibres, says The Hot Button Report. Lenzing was one of the first wood-based fibre producers to complete and publicly release the results of its CanopyStyle Audit in 2017 confirming the same. In 2019, the company will complete its second annual audit, said a press release by the company.

Responsible sourcing and sustainability are key elements of Lenzing’s corporate strategy. They help preserve global forests and prevent deforestation, which in turn make a substantial contribution to climate protection.

“We are proud of this top ranking. It underpins our role as a leader in sustainability and gives our customers confidence that we have the right practices in place to prevent the use of wood and pulp from ancient and endangered forests,” said Stefan Doboczky, chief executive officer of Lenzing. “Sustainable wood and pulp sourcing has long been given the highest priority by the Lenzing Group. Forest protection is crucial for Lenzing, not least because of the loss of biodiversity and climate change, which are becoming ever more important issues.” (PC)

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