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Cepi - Confederation of European Paper Industries CO2 - Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas that results from burning petrol, coal, oil and natural gas. Carbon offset - The act of counterbalancing ('offsetting') greenhouse gas emissions produced by undertaking emission reduction projects. Common examples are renewable energy, Chain of Custody - The unbroken path which products take from the forest to the consumer, including all stages of manufacturing, transportation and distribution. Corporate Responsibility- A business approach that creates long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks deriving from economic, environmental and social developments and maintaining global competitiveness and brand reputation. EMAS – Environmental Management System Environmental footprint - In an industrial setting, this is a company's environmental impact determined by the amount of depletable raw materials and non-renewable resources it consumes in making its products, and the quantity of wastes and emissions generated in the process. FAO – Food and Agricultural Association F.L.E.G.T (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade) Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) - An international organisation promoting responsible forest management. FSC has developed principles for forest management which may be used for certifying the management of forest holdings, and a system of tracing, verifying and labeling timber and wood products which originate from FSC-certified forests. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Emissions into the atmosphere of gases that affect the temperature and climate of the Earth's surface. Some greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere, while others result from human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels. They include water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone. ISO 14001 - A voluntary, independently certified international standard for environmental management systems used, developed and maintained by the International Organisation for NGO – Non Governmental Organisation such as Greenpeace, Friends of The Earth Paper merchant - A distributor of paper that buys large quantities of paper, board and stock from different mills around the world and stores them until required by customers. The stock is then broken down into smaller quantities to meet customer needs. Programme For The Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) - The PEFC Council (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1999 which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification. Sustainable development - "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." The Brundtland Report, 1987 |
