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Forest Stewardship Council

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Type: Organization

Name: Forest Stewardship Council

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 1 reports

Discover a Literary Cocktail This Summer

Pop Chart Lab has created , collecting the most literary cocktails for your summer mixology. Check it out:A catalog of 49 drinks culled from great works of film and literature, depicting everything from Philip Marlowe?s Gin Gimlet to Fredo Corleone?s ... [Published Media Bistro - 16 hours ago]

Entities: Philip Marlowe, Boilermaker, Forest Stewardship Council

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

FSC disassociates Danzer

The board of directors of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has decided to terminate its relationship with the Danzer Group. As reported by the FSC, an enquiry carried out by a Complaints Panel found proof that SIFORCO, a former subsidiary of Danzer, ... [Published DIY Global - May 23 2013]

Entities: Forest Stewardship Council, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Human Rights Violations

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

A step in the right direction for Florida forests

by Ted EverettAs a Florida landowner and forester, I appreciate that state lawmakers value the importance of the timber industry in our state. Claiming 48 percent of Florida’s land mass, generating approximately $5 billion of our gross domestic product ... [Published Chipley Bugle - May 23 2013]

Entities: Forest Stewardship Council, Building Systems, Certification, Green Building

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Greenpeace International

FSC shows its teeth and boots controversial logging company

Danzer, a Swiss-German timber giant using controversial sources in the Congo will no longer be able to use the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label after yesterday when the FSC disassociated itself from the company . Most Americans haven’t heard of ... [Published Greenpeace USA - May 23 2013]

Entities: Forest Stewardship Council, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Greenpeace International

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 2 reports

International Paper Company

IP receives EU Eco-Label

The grade is manufactured at International Paper's paper mills, using virgin wood fibre from sustainable forests. International Paper's paper mills are the best in class in terms of environmental performance.Having the EU Eco-label accreditation now complements ... [Published Pulp and Paper - May 22 2013]

Entities: Forest Stewardship Council, International Paper Company, Environment, European Union

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Forest Stewardship Council

Idyllic ideas for summerhouses

:03 PMWritten by Its a real pleasure when the weathers warm enough to relax in the garden but sometimes a deckchair isnt quite enough! Whether you long to sit outside with a good book, watch the children playing, invite some friends for tea or grab your ... [Published Bedfordshire on Sunday - May 22 2013]

Entities: Forest Stewardship Council

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 2 reports

Peter Foster: Up the Boreal creek without a paddle

The Canadian Boreal Forest agreement, CBFA, took yet another bizarre turn on Tuesday when one of its largest corporate signatories, Montreal-based Resolute Forest Products, withdrew, citing “unbalanced” demands from environmental NGOs. Quick as a tweet, ... [Published Financial Post | Opinion » FP Comment - May 22 2013]

Entities: Peter Foster, Greenpeace International, Forest Stewardship Council

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 4 reports

Danzer Dropped By FSC Over "Unacceptable Activities "In Congo - Victims Still Await Justice

Global Witness welcomes today's decision by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to dissociate itself from the Danzer Group, in light of accusations of human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Global Witness has previously expressed ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 22 2013]

Entities: Forest Stewardship Council, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Global Witness, Republic of the Congo

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 2 reports

World Forest Body Ends Danzer Contracts on ex-Congo Unit Abuses

The Forest Stewardship Council ended its contracts with Danzer Group after accusations that the Swiss wood-processing company’s former subsidiary engaged in human-rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.The Siforco logging operation previously ... [Published BusinessWeek - May 21 2013]

Entities: Forest Stewardship Council, Republic of the Congo, Paul Richardson, Certification, Contract Termination

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Accoya® Wood Is Featured In Landscape Forum Magazine 2013

Landscape Forum Magazine, one of the reputable and well read magazines in the landscape architecture industry has featured Accoya® wood in its latest Issue 11. For this issue, it focuses on encouraging readers to live a green lifestyle that benefits them ... [Published MyNewsDesk - May 22 2013]

Entities: Forest Stewardship Council, Durability, Radiata, Green Label

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

On your marks, get set, go! SEPOTY 2014 kicks off new online registration platform

Media ReleaseOn your marks, get set, go! SEPOTY 2014 kicks off new online registration platformIn existence since 1985, SEPOTY awards encourage printers to find the best processes, find the best papers and find the best combination of experience and graphic ... [Published Noodls - May 22 2013]

Entities: Sappi Group, Forest Stewardship Council, Certification, International Organization for Standardization

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 3 reports

Forest certification body revokes Swiss logging company's certificate over alleged Congo abuses

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a body that certifies forest management practices, has revoked all certificates granted to the Danzer Group, a multinational logging company, over alleged human rights abuses by one of its former subsidiaries in the ... [Published Mongabay.com - May 22 2013]

Entities: Republic of the Congo, Certification, Forest Stewardship Council

Quotes

...human rights violations linked to a Danzer subsidiary, FSC's relationship with the company had become completely untenable," said Reiner Tegtmeyer. "We welcome the decision but recognise that it is provides little comfort for the community in DRC which is still awaiting justice. The company must be held responsible for any crimescommitted; let's see a proper investigation by the German justice system into this case."

Danzer Dropped By FSC Over "Unacceptable Activities "In Congo - Victims Still Await Justice [Published AllAfrica.com - May 22 2013]

"Wir warnen auch vor einer baldigen erneuten Zusammenarbeit mit der Danzer Gruppe"

Forest Stewardship Council trennt sich von der Danzer Gruppe [Published PR Newswire - May 22 2013]

...Diese bahnbrechende Entscheidung trägt erheblich zur Glaubwürdigkeit des FSC bei", so Judy Rodrigues "Wir warnen auch vor einer baldigen erneuten Zusammenarbeit mit der Danzer Group, ehe unabhängige Gutachten bestätigt haben, dass diese die Richtlinien einhält und ihre soziale Verantwortung gegenüber den betroffenen Gemeinden erfüllt. Dieser Fall zeigt ganz klar, dass der FSC dringend Schutzmaßnahmen in stark gefährdeten Gebieten einrichten muss, wo ein hohes Maß an Korruption herrscht und es an guter Regierungskontrolle, Rechtsstaatlichkeit und einer organisierten Zivilgesellschaft mangelt."

Forest Stewardship Council trennt sich von Danzer Group [Published PR Newswire - May 22 2013]

..."At xpedx, we want to protect the environment by continually improving our energy performance," he said. "So earning the ENERGY STAR designation validates our efforts to operate a sustainable and energy-efficient facility." The Seattle and Cleveland locations are the first xpedx facilities to earn the ENERGY STAR designation this year...

xpedx Awarded ENERGY STAR in Seattle and Cleveland Locations [Published Global Print Monitor - May 21 2013]

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Discover a Literary Cocktail This Summer [Published Media Bistro - 16 hours ago]
FSC disassociates Danzer [Published DIY Global - May 23 2013]
A step in the right direction for Florida forests [Published Chipley Bugle - May 23 2013]
FSC shows its teeth and boots controversial log... [Published Greenpeace USA - May 23 2013]
IP receives EU Eco-Label [Published Pulp and Paper - May 22 2013]
Idyllic ideas for summerhouses [Published Bedfordshire on Sunday - May 22 2013]
Peter Foster: Up the Boreal creek without a paddle [Published Financial Post \| Opinion » FP Comment - May 22 2013]
Danzer Dropped By FSC Over "Unacceptable Activi... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 22 2013]
Forest Stewardship Council trennt sich von der ... [Published PR Newswire - May 22 2013]
Industry controlled Responsible Jewellery Counc... [Published Industriall Union - May 22 2013]
Accoya® Wood Is Featured In Landscape Forum Mag... [Published MyNewsDesk - May 22 2013]
On your marks, get set, go! SEPOTY 2014 kicks o... [Published Noodls - May 22 2013]
Forest Stewardship Council trennt sich von Danz... [Published PR Newswire - May 22 2013]
Forest certification body revokes Swiss logging... [Published Mongabay.com - May 22 2013]
Danzer dropped by FSC over “unacceptable activi... [Published Global Witness - May 21 2013]
Eco-Label status for HP Everyday Paper range [Published Converting Today - May 21 2013]
Standing Up To The Land Grabbing' Foresters In ... [Published Counter Currents - May 21 2013]
xpedx Awarded ENERGY STAR in Seattle and Clevel... [Published Global Print Monitor - May 21 2013]
Danzer feels the bite as the FSC show its teeth [Published Greenpeace USA - May 21 2013]
Forest Stewardship Council finaliza su asociaci... [Published PR Newswire: Environment - May 21 2013]
World Forest Body Ends Danzer Contracts on ex-C... [Published BusinessWeek - May 21 2013]
O Conselho de Manejo Florestal se desassocia do... [Published PR Newswire - May 21 2013]
O Conselho de Manejo Florestal se desassocia do... [Published Sustainable Business - May 21 2013]
Changing the system: Lessons from the Midwest [Published GreenBiz - May 21 2013]
Resolute Remains Committed to Sustainable Fores... [Published Barchart - May 21 2013]
Danzer feels the bite as the FSC show its teeth [Published Greenpeace news - May 21 2013]
Danzer feels the bite as the FSC show its teeth [Published The Greenpeace weblog - May 21 2013]
Le Forest Stewardship Council se dissocie du Gr... [Published PR Newswire: Environment - May 21 2013]
World Heritage stumbling block [Published ABC Online - May 21 2013]
Americas greenest office building [Published Battleboro Reformer - May 21 2013]

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Peter Foster: Up the Boreal creek without a paddle [Published Financial Post \| Opinion » FP Comment - May 22 2013] The Canadian Boreal Forest agreement, CBFA, took yet another bizarre turn on Tuesday when one of its largest corporate signatories, Montreal-based Resolute Forest Products, withdrew, citing “unbalanced” demands from environmental NGOs. Quick as a tweet, ...
Danzer feels the bite as the FSC show its teeth [Published Greenpeace news - May 21 2013] To the layperson the world of forest certification is often a technical one that does not seem to operate at what could be called a breakneck pace. However, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has this week reached a landmark decision that fits ...
Danzer feels the bite as the FSC show its teeth [Published The Greenpeace weblog - May 21 2013] To the layperson the world of forest certification is often a technical one that does not seem to operate at what could be called a breakneck pace. However, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has this week reached a landmark decision that fits ...
The Fracking Debate [Published The Daily Dish \| By Andrew Sullivan - May 10 2013] Readers continue it: I’ve been following Josh Fox’s “Ask Anything” series with particular interest. As a native Pennsylvanian, I’ve been outraged by the gas industry’s aggressive and arrogant rush to turn Pennsylvania’s forests and farmlands into ...
North Carolina law would ban LEED green buildin... [Published Treehugger - May 07 2013] Design / Green Architecture© Franke JamesThe LEED certification system gives a single dinky point for using lumber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). It does not give a point for lumber certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative ...

Press Releases

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Forest Stewardship Council trennt sich von der ... [Published PR Newswire - May 22 2013]
Forest Stewardship Council trennt sich von Danz... [Published PR Newswire - May 22 2013]
Forest Stewardship Council finaliza su asociaci... [Published PR Newswire: Environment - May 21 2013]
O Conselho de Manejo Florestal se desassocia do... [Published PR Newswire - May 21 2013]
Le Forest Stewardship Council se dissocie du Gr... [Published PR Newswire: Environment - May 21 2013]