Forests are expected to deliver on several policy objectives of the European Union as they provide climate benefits, ecosystem services such as clean air and water, biodiversity, raw material for the bioeconomy, renewable energy and many more. Sourcing wood from sustainably managed forests ensures these forests continue to provide the society with these benefits. These unique qualities are central to the sustainable nature of the paper industry, but their benefits are not always recognised. Europe’s forests are increasing in volume and by area every year and responsible forest management is helping to drive it. 90% of the wood used by the industry is sourced within the European Union Forests also have an important economic role beyond providing a renewable resource base; they provide vital income and employment and are an important source of growth, especially in peri-urban and rural areas. To prove wood is sourced from sustainably managed forests, the paper industry strongly relies on forest certification, in particular FSC and PEFC: 73% of wood and even 90% of market pulp comes from forest management certified sources.
Activities

Press release: Cepi calls for more focus, impact assessment and consultation on EU Commission’s nature restoration proposal

Press release: The EU Parliament shows ambition on forest sinks, not on materials substitution

How does the competitive European industry contribute to climate neutrality?

Press release: A series of EU Parliament votes on Fit for 55 sends wrong signals on industry decarbonisation & bioeconomy development

Statement: CBAM is not the solution for ALL ETS sectors, a thorough impact assessment is needed before adding new sectors

Statement of the European forest-based Industries on the draft ENVI Report on the Deforestation Regulation

Press release: Forest fibre could be the future of Europe’s textile industry

Press release: EU Commission Proposal for a Regulation on ecodesign underlines important principles of sustainability

Europe’s bioeconomy is a readily available solution to the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels

Position paper: Deforestation Regulation

Press Release: Cepi pledges to support a transition towards Sustainable Products
