Principles of wood procurement
Myllykoski Paper expects that its suppliers follow the principles defined in its operating policy. The wood raw material is procured from ecologically sustainably managed forests. Managing the chain of custody of the wood raw material is a part of the certified operating system. The operating methods are subject to internal audits and management reviews.
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In 2009, 78.2 % of the wood raw material
(logs and pulp) delivered for the production of publication papers came from PEFC-certified forests. In June 2010, the percentage for the twelve preceding months reached 86.3 %. |
Myllykoski Paper Oy's chain of custody for the wood raw material was certified in 2001 and again in 2005 according to the international PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) standards. The certified PEFC system is audited every year.
The chain of custody for the wood raw material was also certified in 2007 according to the international FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards. Myllykoski Paper makes use of the FSC Credit System, offering FSC mixed products for sale. The certified FSC system is audited every year.
Harvestia
Harvestia is a wood procurement company owned by Myllykoski Corporation and Powerflute Oyj. Harvestia commenced operations in 2008. The company is responsible for the procurement of all Myllykoski Paper's round spruce pulpwood as of the beginning of 2009, mostly from privately owned forests. Year 2009 is a transition phase, when Harvestia plans to procure one third of the wood consumption of the mills and fulfil the rest of their need through purchases from previous suppliers.
Harvestia recieved the PEFC chain of custody certificate on the 17th of December 2008 and FSC certificate in June 2009.
Stora Enso
Stora Enso delivers the chemical pulp for Myllykoski Paper according to contracts between the companies. The annual need of softwood pulp is over 100,000 tonnes.
The chain of custody for Stora Enso's wood raw material is certified according to both PEFC and FSC standards.