SKG has set out targets to strengthen its sustainable business practices under seven building blocks including: Chain of Custody, CO₂ emissions, Waste, Water, Health & Safety, Sustainable Sourcing, and Community Involvement.
One target includes by 2015 over 90% of paper-based packaging is labelled as Chain of Custody certified under FSC, PEFC or SFI.
Another is a 20% reduction in fossil CO2 emissions in the firm’s mill system by 2020 compared to 2005.
Gary McGann, group chief executive officer, said: “Our focus is to continue to grow our business but we will pursue growth opportunities that are commercially and economically attractive, socially progressive and environmentally sustainable.”