Environment - Continual Improvement

Reducing our environmental footprint by responsible management and wise use of resources.

OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
POLICY
POLICY
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION
IMPROVEMENT
IMPROVEMENT

U.N. Environmental Achievement Award

In May 2000, Interfor was chosen as one of 12 companies from around the world to receive the inaugural Millennium Business Award for Environmental Achievement. The award was jointly presented by the United Nations Environmental Program and the International Chamber of Commerce.

Embracing a New Vision

Interfor jointly authored a vision document in 2003, that helped to set the pathway for rebuilding BC's coastal forest industry. Click on "vision document" to view a copy.

Forest Sustainability Report

Interfor produced a Forest Sustainability Report in 2004 as a way to communicate the company's approach to managing for the environment. The company is a global leader in sustainable forest management. Click on "Sustainability Report" to view a copy.

(Note:the ISO 14001 Registration was discontinued in 2006)

Land Use Plan To Protect BC Coastal Rainforest

Interfor has played an important role in achieving consensus for a comprehensive land use plan that covers BC Central and North Coast forests. Click here to view our comments about the Feb. 7, 2006 announcement and information brochure “Beyond Expectations”.

For more information:

Interfor partners and supports a variety of initiatives which can be referred to for more useful information:

Coast Forest Conservation Initiative www.coastforestconservationinitiative.com

BC Market Outreach Network www.bcforestinformation.com

BC Ministry of Forests www.gov.bc.ca/for/

Sustainable Forest Initiative www.sfiprogram.org

Coast Forest Products Association www.coastforest.org