Environmental Summit Addresses Impact of Paper Choices
March 20 2009 - 11:00AM
Marketwired
Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) is encouraging companies interested in going
green to learn more about the range of options they have to
steadily become more environmentally responsible.
That was the topic of discussion during Boise Inc.'s 2009
Environmental Summit, held in Chicago March 4 and 5. During the
event, thought leaders from Boise, the National Counsel for Air and
Stream Improvement (NCASI), the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX),
Label Impressions, the Environmental Defense Fund, and Greenbiz.com
shared their knowledge and offered insights to business leaders
interested in reducing their environmental impact.
Topics of discussion included:
-- Forest certification and sustainable forestry practices.
-- Carbon emission reduction and opportunities and challenges influencing
climate change.
-- Case studies on the environmental impact of paper and packaging
choices.
-- Real-world examples from representatives of Delta Dental, Unisource
Worldwide, McDonald's Corporation, and Give Something Back.
"This difficult economic time presents real opportunities for
companies to make business-savvy choices that positively impact the
environment," said Alexander Toeldte, Boise Inc. President and CEO.
"We wanted to reiterate our environmental commitment and illustrate
ways Boise and our customers can make real changes."
Toeldte explained that businesses can make a big impact -- on
the environment and on their bottom line -- simply by making
seemingly minor choices. Many of the summit's presenters and
panelists echoed Toeldte's recommendation.
Rachel Beckhardt of the Environmental Defense Fund said that a
company's paper choices represent some of the simplest ways that
decision makers can reduce their environmental impact. "Paper
accounts for 30 percent of landfill waste. Consider the impact that
any business can have on the environment simply by purchasing and
using environmentally preferable paper," she said. (Note to
editors: See sidebar at the end of this release for specific
tips.)
In addition to the simple tips offered during Boise's 2009
Environmental Summit, experts discussed potential climate change
legislative outcomes and opportunities. Tom Cushing of the CCX --
which introduced a voluntary, legally binding integrated trading
system to reduce emissions of all six greenhouse gases -- predicted
that the buying and selling of greenhouse gas emissions will one
day become the highest-traded commodity in the world.
"In 2008, CCX member companies traded 110 million carbon
credits, as compared to 2.2 million traded in 2004. That represents
a lot of real money in a market very similar to that on Wall
Street," said Cushing.
Some companies, like summit sponsor Boise Inc., are already
making voluntary reductions to greenhouse gas emissions. The
company has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 10
percent by 2014, by decreasing total energy use, displacing fossil
fuel with renewable biomass, and pursuing energy cogeneration
opportunities. In addition to emission reduction, the company also
relies on third-party certified sustainable forestry to meet fiber
needs for its paper production. Boise Inc. is also a major
manufacturer of recycled-content papers.
Whether large or small, Toeldte said putting Earth-friendly
initiatives into place comes down to one thing: Choice. "Company
leaders need to be aware of whether or not their actions are
compromising environmental, economic, and social values for the
future. If they find they aren't acting in an environmentally
responsible way, then they have the choice to make changes."
For more information about the 2009 Boise Environmental Summit,
or to receive photos and copies of each presentation, contact Laura
Partynski at 630 227 3445 or LauraPartynski@BoiseInc.com.
Sidebar - Follow these choices from the Environmental
Summit:
1. Choose lighter paper basis weights and cut sheet sizes; use two-sided
copying and keep mailing lists clean and accurate;
2. Of the paper you do use, increase the amount of recycled content vs.
virgin fiber used;
3. Of the virgin fiber you do use, choose from responsible manufacturers,
mills and paper suppliers by looking for sustainable forestry and
sourcing certification labels;
4. Choose to recycle paper when you are done using it;
5. Create environmental checklists; and
6. Reduce transportation emissions.
About Boise Inc.
Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ)
manufactures packaging products and papers including corrugated
containers, containerboard, label and release and flexible
packaging papers, imaging papers for the office and home, printing
and converting papers, newsprint, and market pulp. Our entire team
of approximately 4,350 employees is committed to delivering
excellent value while managing our businesses to sustain
environmental resources for future generations. Visit our website
at www.BoiseInc.com.
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