As part of Alphonsa’s commitment to resource conservation, we worked with our paper and packaging suppliers to address the impact of our use of fibre for packaging. As a result of our commitment, 100% percent of the fibre used in our paper packaging now comes from FSC Chain-of-Custody Certified Sources.
Forests are a wonderful natural resource. However overexploitation and deforestation for alternative land uses and illegal logging are contributing to a net decline of global forest resources. The global decline and degradation of working forests is concerning given the increasing global demand for forest products and the additional value that forests provide, including habitat for wildlife, improved air and water quality, climate regulation, and job opportunities.
To play a role in reversing this negative trend, Alphonsa Cashew Industries is committed to efficiently using and responsibly sourcing materials for our paper packaging, and increasing the use of recycled materials. These efforts contribute to building a sustainable and responsible cashew value chain and improving our environmental footprint. This commitment is further enhanced by Alphonsa’s willingness to invest in compliance to ensure that our suppliers are meeting the stringent specification.
Because virgin fibre remains necessary to meet our structural and design requirements, responsible sourcing of this fibre is an essential piece of our environmental strategy for packaging. To support our responsible sourcing goal, we recently enhanced Alphonsa’s fibre specification for even more responsible and transparent sourcing practices for all fibres used in product packaging.
Our updated specification requires that all wood fibres used in packaging applications be derived entirely from sources certified to or endorsed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody
We require our paper packaging material suppliers to have FSC Chain-of-Custody Certification to ensure that forest products could be traced back to the forest of origin. The chain of custody represents all steps a material goes through from the time it leaves the forest or is recycled to the time the material is sold with a claim of responsible production. Because materials may change ownership many times throughout processing and distribution, tracing materials to their source requires diligence. FSC offer verifications that a product has been successfully traced back through the steps in the chain of custody, providing a valuable assurance.
Working with our Vendors
Despite the relatively recent implementation of the updated specification, 100% of the paper used in Alphonsa’s packaging now comes from responsibly managed forests certified by FSC. We believe in working with our vendors towards building a sustainable and responsible cashew value chain. This change towards moving into sustainable sources of paper for our packaging requirements were made possible by relentless efforts by our vendors.
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