FSC® certification
Kruger Products was the first Canadian tissue manufacturer to earn FSC® Chain of Custody Certification from the Rainforest Alliance.
Sustainability
Sustainability 2015 was our first sustainable development program.
Launched in 2010, it aimed to improve our environmental footprint while benefiting the communities in which we operate.
Driven by eight specific targets.
Sustainability 2015 marked our move to a more systematic approach to reducing our environmental impact. We are incorporating sustainability into our products and into every aspect of our operations – all day, every day.
From the way we manage our fibre procurement and engage our local communities to how we use electricity and invest our profits, Kruger Products considers its impact on the natural environment.
“ Sustainability 2015 is not a standalone initiative.”
Mario Gosselin, CEO
It marked an exciting shift in our philosophical approach, helping us do more to protect our planet. We intend to continue our progress through the introduction of our Sustainability
2020 program set to launch later this year. Our goals are neither trivial nor inexpensive. Rather, they challenge Kruger Products to be creative and committed.
We put our money where our mouth is.
Our financial investment in reducing our ecological footprint is significant. Fortunately, many of our actions will result in long-term savings whether they are due to improved energy intensity, less waste production or a more effective supply chain.
Today’s investment in sustainability will help ensure that our children and yours inherit a healthy planet that will nurture their children, too.
Nexterra Biogasification System, New Westminster, BC
Our Progress
Kruger Products’ sustainability initiatives exemplify our genuine and ongoing effort to reduce our environmental footprint, and to make our products and operations more sustainable. Our 2009-2016 Key Performance Metrics summary (utilizing 2009 as the baseline year) is available here.
Achieved
Achieved
100% certified fibre
100% of our fibres are third-party certified. Fifty-seven percent are Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified.
Exceeded
5% reduced packaging
We reduced our packaging material by 13%! The weight of this material is the equivalent to the weight of 162 “767” airplanes. Our shipping cases, paper towel and facial tissue cores and facial tissue cartons are all made from 100% recycled fibre. Many of our packaging materials are recyclable where facilities exist.
Achieved
100+ certified products
We added over 60 third-party certified products including FSC® certified and/or UL ECOLOGO certified offerings. Kruger Products offers one of the largest portfolios of third-party certified portfolios in North America and continus to be the leading manufacturer of such innovative products.
Improved
15% reduced energy use
Through 2015, we reduced our overall energy consumption by 5% and our Canadian energy consumption by 20% – enough to power over 34,000 Canadian homes.
Exceeded
15% reduced emissions
We reduced overall GHG emissions by 18% and Canadian emissions by 27% by reducing our consumption of traditional energy and increasing our use of alternative and renewable energy. This represents the equivalent of planting 29 million trees.
Improved
15% reduced transport emissions
We improved our transportation efficiency by 9%, primarily through increased cube utilization on shipments resulting in improved logistics and shipping efficiencies, and increasing use of lower carbon-emitting modes of transportation, such as rail.
Exceeded
15% reduced water usage
We reduced our overall water consumption by 18% without compromising our wastewater treatment standards. This savings in water is equivalent to over 1800 Olympic swimming pools.
Our Shrinking Footprint
Sustainability progress at a glance
The following graphic identifies our 2009 baseline footprint (green) in six areas of our Sustainability 2015 initiative. Our 2015 actual footprint (brown) shows continued progress in most areas, with the exception of energy consumption. Our 2015 target footprint (gold) identifies our final program objective.
Scope 1
GHG Emissions (MT CO2 e/MDMT)
GHG Emissions (MT CO2 e/MDMT)
Water
Consumption (M3/MDMT)
Consumption (M3/MDMT)
Packaging
Material (pounds/quota case)
Material (pounds/quota case)
Third-Party
Certified Fibre (% of total)
Certified Fibre (% of total)
Cube
Optimization (m3/Shipment)
Optimization (m3/Shipment)
Energy
Consumption (GJ/MDMT)
Consumption (GJ/MDMT)
2009 Baseline
2015 Actual
2015 Target
MDMT= Machine Dried Metric TonneOur Reports
Each year we report our progress towards achieving our sustainability targets. This transparent reporting holds us accountable while allowing our key stakeholders to monitor our progress.
Thought Leadership
At Kruger Products, we recognize that we have valuable experience to share and valuable knowledge to gain. With this in mind, we partnered with Canadian Grocer in 2012 to create the Leaders in Sustainable Thinking thought leadership roundtable series. Our goal: to uncover innovative solutions for consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers, and to promote industry best practices and collaboration.
Collaboration in Times of Uncertainty (2016)
Why business must develop a collective consciousness
Download pdfState of Green (2015)
A Sustainable Approach to Mitigating Risk in an Uncertain World
Download pdfSustainable Logistics & Transport (2014)
Sustainable Transportation and Logistics in Consumer Packaged Goods
Download pdfResponsible Sourcing (2013)
Uncovering the Drive Towards Responsible Sourcing by the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
Download pdfWhite Paper (2012)
Helping Canadian Households Achieve Their Sustainability Goals
Download pdfSustainability Resource Centre
We worked with CanadianGrocer.com to create and exclusively sponsor the Sustainability Resource Centre to spotlight industry best practices in the areas of green consumers, responsible sourcing, products and packaging, operations and logistics, and going green.
Visit Sustainability Resource CentreOur Policies
The following policies guide our sustainability actions both internally as well as with our supply chain partners.