Cascades published its new report on sustainable development and once again the company’ ecological and innovative products are taking centre stage. The document itself is entirely “green”: its content is printed on paper made from 100% recycled fibres and manufactured in Quebec. What’s more, the report can be reused as a notebook. So not only is it recyclable, Cascades made sure it would be reused from the get-go!
The goal
Cascades is careful about being fully transparent when reporting on its progress, as well as any regression, in each of the three spheres involved in sustainable development: the environment, society and the economy.
The content
In compiling source data for reports, Cascades based itself on the principal parameters in effect within the paper and packaging industry as well as the government standards to which it must adhere. Cascades also draws its inspiration from the indicators in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
2009 performance highlights:
- Cascades mills averaged 9.7 m3 of water per metric ton of paper produced, i.e. 6 times less than the Canadian paper industry average.
- Cascades injected 3.9 million dollars of donations and sponsorships in the community.
- Cascades delivered a solid financial performance its operating income before depreciation and amortization increased by 52%.
Get to know the report here.
Simplegreenaction.ca team
