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Investigation reveals giant North America pulp and forestry company’s links to deforestation and social conflicts through ownership structure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 ASHEVILLE/TORONTO/SAN FRANCISCO – A new report released today by the Environmental Paper Network, together with Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network and Woods & Wayside International reveals in new detail the corporate ownership of Paper Excellence, which is about to become the largest pulp and forestry company in Canada. The investigation […]

Don’t let our future go up in smoke! NGOs Call on UN Climate Conference to Fix Flawed Carbon Accounting Rules

A worldwide network of environmental groups take a stand against large scale Forest Biomass burning to produce energy, a False Climate Solution. Sydney/Hobart/Tokyo/Kathmandu/Jakarta/London/Berlin/Lisbon/Atlanta and more, 21st October 2022 – Leading up to COP27, a network of more than 190 non-government organisations worldwide took action on the International Day of Action on Biomass – to highlight […]

Join the team at EPN-North America as our new Programs Coordinator

Position Available: Programs Coordinator, Environmental Paper Network – North America The Environmental Paper Network-North America is seeking a motivated candidate to join our team and help protect communities, the climate and endangered forests by shaping the future of paper and packaging consumption in North America and beyond. As Programs Coordinator for EPN-North America, you will […]

After winning new markets with promises, Asia Pulp and Paper picks up its old deforestation habit again

A new report released by the NGO coalition, Eyes on the Forest, has exposed a new case of deforestation by Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) via its controlled timber suppliers PT Arara Abadi and PT Sekato Pratama Makmur (SPM). The report finds that the company cleared natural forest and other natural habitats to develop new […]

Flushing the Climate: Which U.S. Stores are Still Selling the World’s Most Destructive Toilet Paper?

9 years after their highly publicized Forest Conservation Policy was announced, monitoring by Indonesian and international NGOs finds Asia Pulp and Paper is failing to keep its promises, damaging the climate and harming local communities in Indonesia. EPN-North America and partners contacted 27 major U.S. grocery stores and retailers who currently or have recently sold […]

A Round Up of Events from the International Day of Action on Big Biomass 2022

On 21st of October 2022, EPN’s Forest, Climate and Biomass Working Group coordinated an international day of action to expose the environmental and social impacts of big biomass globally. The day was a collaborative effort between groups all around the world, who took part by holding webinars, organising protests, doing banner drops, publishing reports, handing […]

Featured Member: Greenpeace

Greenpeace is one of the most visible environmental organisations in the world. Peter Gerhardt from EPN reached out to Grant Rosoman, Senior Advisor, Forest Solutions at Greenpeace International. Why did you become an environmentalist? I was always interested in forests, growing up in New Zealand, surrounded by nature. The key trigger was witnessing deforestation and desertification and […]

Pulp & Finance: Indonesia pulp giants’ net-zero pledges are misleading, warn civil society

By Excluding Their Forestry Operations, The Pulp Companies Do Not Report The Biggest Source Of Their Emissions; Mill Expansions Are Set To Increase These Emissions. Ahead of a stakeholder meeting in which Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), one of Indonesia’s largest pulp & paper companies, is expected to make announcements regarding its ‘Net-Zero’ emissions pledge, […]

Featured Member: Fundacja Kupuj Odpowiedzialnie

The Buy Responsibly Foundation (Fundacja Kupuj Odpowiedzialnie) is a Polish organization with a focus on sustainable development, environmental protection, responsible consumption, and production. Peter Gerhardt from EPN reached out to Marysia Huma who has worked for the Buy Responsibly Foundation since the beginning: How did you get involved in environmental protection? I became increasingly interested […]