FSC CERTIFICATIONToppan knows that protecting the environment is the responsibility of every corporation. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, we are proud to have received FSC Chain of Custody certification. The process involved rigorous review and adherence to FSC standards by the Rainforest Alliance, the certification entity for the FSC.
What is FSC Certification? *
About the Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was founded by a diverse group of industry and environmental stakeholders, including the Rainforest Alliance, to develop a consistent, comprehensive and reliable set of third-party certification standards, and to ensure that they are universally recognized. Central to their certification efforts is a seal of approval that assures customers that the wood and paper products they are purchasing come from forests managed to conserve biodiversity and support local communities. FSC certification is carried out by the SmartWood's global network of regional offices and partners, as well as other certifiers.
FSC's model of certification allows products that flow from certified forests to enter the marketplace with a credential that is unique. Any FSC labeled product can be traced back to a certified source. This aspect of the system is the basis for any credible certification system and is the link between consumer preference and responsible forest management.
What is Chain of Custody Certification? *
Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification assures consumers and forest products companies that the wood they buy comes from certified forests. CoC certification verifies the flow of forest products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) through the supply chain, from the forest to the point of sale. CoC certification is available for sawmills, secondary manufacturers, broker/distributors, wholesalers, retailers, printers, paper merchants and other points in the forest products supply chain.
Why Buy Certified Products? *
Third-party certification by SmartWood provides independent assurance to consumers that the products they are purchasing meet the standards of the FSC, which are widely regarded as the most rigorous anywhere. Products bearing the FSC/SmartWood seal are guaranteed to come from forest lands managed to conserve biodiversity and support local communities.
Why did Toppan get certified?
Toppan recognizes that the environment is precious. It is everyone's responsibility to find ways to maintain a thriving environment and improve the ways we do business. In response to the needs of our customers and our own desire to take an active role in protecting our planet, Toppan applied for FSC certification to demonstrate our true commitment.
About Rainforest Alliance and the SmartWood Program +
The Rainforest Alliance works hand-in-hand with land owners and operators in the forestry, agriculture and tourism sectors to make their practices environmentally and socially responsible. SmartWood is the forestry certification arm of the Rainforest Alliance and is accredited by the FSC, an international body that establishes certification standards and accredits and monitors certifiers. SmartWood works with land owners and managers in over 50 countries to ensure that the wood and pulp they harvest come from well managed forests where wildlife and wildlands are protected, and workers and neighboring communities are treated with respect.
What You Can Do?
By choosing a printer that is FSC certified, you can display the FSC logo on your printed materials - showing your customers and clients that you, too, have taken responsibility for the environment. For more information about FSC and printing responsibly, contact your Toppan sales representative or call Toppan at 732-469-8400.
* Excerpts from A SmartGuide to Paper & Print Resources, Provided by SmartWood, a Program of the Rainforest Alliance and FSC - Accredited Certifier = http://www.fscus.org.
+ Additional information from http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/.