Clearwater Paper highlights achievements in sustainability and commitment to inclusion in 2023 annual report
Company unveils progress on multi-year goals, including validation of emissions reduction targets and successful launch of innovative products
Clearwater Paper has launched its 2023 Sustainability Report, an annual review that highlights the company’s progress toward its multi-year sustainability goals. In this report, it presents its new strategic sustainability framework, called “Everyday Responsibility.” This visionary approach guides the company’s sustainability initiatives in three key pillars: resource stewardship, reliable products, and supporting thriving people and communities.
Arsen Kitch, president and chief executive officer said “Our new strategic sustainability framework reflects our unwavering commitment to Everyday Responsibility, which aligns with Clearwater Paper’s core values, sustainability goals and business objectives,” It serves to guide our present and future actions and helps us communicate with our stakeholders more effectively. Together, we will continue to be a company that customers are excited to partner with, our employees are proud to work for and that our communities can count on”.
In 2022, the company set long-term goals to address emissions reduction, resource conservation and corporate representation. The 2022 annual report details progress and features internal stories that illustrate the company’s commitment to day-to-day responsibility. It highlights achievements such as the validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets through the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative and the successful commercial launch of NuVo® with BioPBS™, an innovative vessel material that combines high quality with a reduced environmental footprint.
In this regard, the corporation made progress in inclusion and diversity, increasing the representation of underrepresented groups in its workforce and improving policies and benefits. Safety risk was reduced by 26% through proactive controls, maintaining a safety-focused culture. In addition, a new materiality assessment was conducted to guide future priorities and initiatives. These achievements reflect the company’s continued commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility throughout its operations.
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