Draft Product Category Rule Modules for Roundwood and Pulp/Paper Now Available for Public Comment
(firmenpresse) - EMERYVILLE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 01/15/16 -- Draft Product Category Rule (PCR) modules for Roundwood and Pulp/Paper are now available for public comment. , these are the first PCR modules for roundwood and pulp/paper to allow for the development of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that cover a comprehensive set of environmental and health impact categories. (SCS) is the Program Operator of the PCR development, which is being organized by the
"We are pleased to send this draft to public comment and welcome stakeholder feedback," said Joshua Martin, Director of EPN-North America. "This process will ensure that the PCR modules take into account the view of many stakeholders and include the most robust LCA methodology possible, thereby producing an effective decision-making resource for sustainability managers and consumers."
"We are excited to get to this step into the process, and look forward to receiving constructive feedback on the draft PCR modules," said Tobias Schultz of SCS, Chair of the PCR Working Group. "This PCR will set a new standard for LCA in not just the wood and paper sector, but other industries as well."
The PCR Working Group, comprised of members from industry, academia, and environmental groups, includes (listed alphabetically by last name):
Richard Condit, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
James Ford, Climate for Ideas
Jason Grant, Sierra Club
Laura Hickey, National Wildlife Federation
Susan Kinsella, Conservatree
Jeff Mendelsohn, New Leaf Papers
Henry Sauvagnat, Chempap Inc.
Tobias Schultz, SCS Global Services (chair)
Yalmaz Siddiqui, Office Depot
Robert Vos, University of Southern California
Ann Whalen, Appleton Coated Papers
For those interested in learning more, a recorded webinar is available to view .
The public comment period is open until January 31st. If you are interested in providing comments, please visit this for instructions.
EPN, founded in 2002, is a network of organizations dedicated to empowering and motivating consumers, corporations, organizations and governments to protect forests, climate, air, water and communities through more sustainable production and consumption of pulp and paper. EPN member organizations are working to create transformational change in the pulp and paper industry in accordance with the and its seven priority areas. For information, visit .
SCS Global Services has been providing global leadership in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing, and standards development for more than three decades. Programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in green building, manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, and more. SCS is a Benefit Corporation, reflecting its corporate commitment to creating a material positive impact on society and the environment.
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