Stewardship at Georgia-Pacific
Long-term vision
We work to help people improve their lives by providing everyday products and services they value more highly than their alternatives, while consuming fewer resources. Our approach to stewardship also includes contributing to the continued success of communities where we operate through three key focus areas – Environmental, Social and Governance.
Environmental
More than 90% of the fresh fiber in our products is grown in the United States, where robust laws exist to protect the forest, air, water and wildlife. From responsible sourcing to mapping endangered forests, supporting wildlife conservation, fostering biodiversity, using renewable energy sources and reducing emissions and waste, we apply a forward-thinking mindset to how we operate.
Social
We believe in people and seek a system of equal rights and mutual benefit, where individuals succeed by helping others succeed. Our commitment to social responsibility includes contributing to philanthropic, activism and charitable goals by engaging in and supporting volunteering as well as responsible and ethical practices.
Governance
In addition to our internal standards and initiatives to prioritize stewardship in every aspect of our operations, we also partner with external organizations. This includes collaborating with groups such as the Forest Stewardship Council®, the Biodegradable Products Institute, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ECOLOGO, the UL GREENGUARD certification program and other knowledgeable resources.