Forest | Sustainable Forestry | Smurfit Kappa

Forest

Forestry 

We focus on sustainable forest management through Chain of Custody practices.

Smurfit Kappa is committed to zero deforestation and conversion. We recognise the role of forests, fibre-based products and efficient fibre recycling systems in the sustainable use of natural resources and tackling climate change.

Our industry is a significant and visible user of wood fibre. It is our basic raw material, and we ensure its origin is sustainable. This benefits our business and is a high priority for our stakeholders. The reusability of paper fibres contributes to the sustainability of our products, and recycled fibres make up 77% of the fibre content of our products.

Independent third-party certification is the most reliable means to promote sustainable forest management and combat deforestation. We manage our forest holdings based on three sustainable development principles: to promote economic growth, responsibly use natural resources and foster social equity wherever our plantations and forests are located. We have certified all our plantations and forest holdings to FSC and/or PEFC.

Chain of Custody leadership

We advocate sustainable forest management through Chain of Custody practices. We require certified Chains of Custody from our raw material suppliers to ensure a sustainable supply chain for our customers. 

Our Commitments

Commitment #1: All fibre produced and purchased is CoC certified under FSC, PEFC or SFI (Sustainable Forest Initiative).

Progress made: We continued to produce and purchase 99.9% of our fibres under fibre origin management systems that are CoC certified in 2023. This is within our margin of 1% variation.

Commitment #2:
Over 95% of our packaging is labelled as CoC certified under FSC, PEFC or SFI by 2025.

Progress made: We reached 95.5% in 2023. 

Commitment #3:
All production sites using FSC, PEFC and/or SFI CoC standards.

Progress made: All our production sites are FSC certified and where relevant PEFC and/or SFI certified.

See our Certificates