{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/what-is-pefc\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/what-is-pefc\/","headline":"What is PEFC and Why Does it Matter at PG Paper?","name":"What is PEFC and Why Does it Matter at PG Paper?","description":"Founded in 2003 and based in Greenock, Scotland, PG Paper is a globally recognised trader of pulp, paper and packaging products. We supply a wide range of products to over 60 countries around the world and connect mills with customers across industries. Overall, offering tailored solutions for printing, publishing, packaging and much more! From woodfree","datePublished":"2025-04-09","dateModified":"2025-06-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/author\/caroline\/#Person","name":"caroline gillies","url":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/author\/caroline\/","identifier":18,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/96bc9c7fbbe07c9aab747a8b0d825e6a1846a8e2825b5a166c5f780c75a0ea12?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/96bc9c7fbbe07c9aab747a8b0d825e6a1846a8e2825b5a166c5f780c75a0ea12?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"PG Paper","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pglogoschema.png","url":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pglogoschema.png","width":170,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/what-is-pefc-pg-paper-banner.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/what-is-pefc-pg-paper-banner.jpg","height":1260,"width":2240},"url":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/what-is-pefc\/","about":["Environmental News"],"wordCount":320,"keywords":["forest management","fsc","paper and packaging products","pefc","Pgpaper","sustainability"],"articleBody":"Founded in 2003 and based in Greenock, Scotland, PG Paper is a globally recognised trader of pulp, paper and packaging products. We supply a wide range of products to over 60 countries around the world and connect mills with customers across industries. Overall, offering tailored solutions for printing, publishing, packaging and much more! From woodfree to kraft and recycled grades, our product range meets diverse needs with flexibility and reliability. As part of our environmental commitment, we offer PEFC-certified products sourced from responsibly managed forests. This echos our support in ethical and sustainable forestry worldwide.What is PEFC?PEFC stands for the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification \u2013 an international, non-profit, non-governmental organisation that promotes sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.Why Choose PEFC-Certified at PG Paper?PEFC-certified paper guarantees that the raw materials used in its production come from sustainably managed forests. This ensures that:Forests are managed to maintain biodiversityLocal communities and workers are respectedDeforestation is preventedLegal compliance and traceability are upheldFor businesses, choosing PEFC-certified paper means reducing environmental impact while supporting ethical supply chains. Are you looking to purchase responsibly sourced paper for your business? Contact our team to explore our range of sustainable paper solutions.How PEFC Certification WorksRather than managing its own standards, PEFC endorses national forest certification systems developed through multi-stakeholder processes. These are adapted to local conditions while still meeting PEFC\u2019s internationally recognised sustainability benchmarks. Independent third-party auditors evaluate whether forest operations and supply chains meet these requirements.Commitment to Sustainable Forestry: Working Side by SideOur global sourcing network allows us to provide tailored solutions that align with your environmental and commercial objectives, backed by internationally recognised certification. As sustainability becomes an increasingly important factor in business decisions, choosing PEFC-certified paper is a meaningful step toward a greener future. At PG Paper, we\u2019re proud to support responsible forestry and help our customers do the same."}