in letter The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has dismissed complaints filed by both organizations against Greenpeace Canada and Auriga Nusantara, but the relationship between Paper Excellence and Asia Pulp Paper (APP) „examination'' has begun.
Shane Moffat, Greenpeace Canada's natural and food director, said:
“While we are disappointed that the FSC has dismissed our complaint, we are encouraged that it has at least initiated a review of the group of companies regarding its relationship with Paper Excellence and Asia Pulp Paper. It needs to be done in a more transparent manner, and in particular, the full terms of reference and findings should be shared with Canadians, rather than just a general statement.
This multilateral takeover of the nation's forests will have lasting effects for generations to come.that's all 12,000 people They've signed a petition calling for more transparency from Canada's largest logging company, but their demands will only get louder. ”
Auriga Nusantara Chairman Timer Manulungu said:
“The FSC's plans to conduct a group review suggest that the FSC may eventually address the paper excellence skeleton that is in the closet. And Paper, the connection with the Sinar Mass Group is well known. More importantly, civil society, including Auriga, has been reporting this link to the FSC for years. is.
FSC's slow response to date risks causing further deforestation, wildfires and social injustice. We urge the FSC to remember its mission and improve its future approach, including an imminent review of Paper Excellence. ”
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Note to editors:
- Asia Pulp & Paper is officially Withdrawal from FSCwas banned from holding certification as a result of „destructive forestry practices“ in 2007.
- Full text of complaint available here;
- Find your media backgrounder for 2023 here;
- A public petition calling for greater transparency in Greenpeace Canada's paper excellence here;
- Greenpeace Canada 2022 investigation – “Documentation of corporate control” revealed here;
- Timeline: Paper Excellence acquisition of Canadian logging industry now possible here.
For more information, please contact us below.
Dina Nee, Greenpeace Canada Communications Officer
(email protected); +1 416 820-2148