FSC certification celebrated in MelbourneFriday 30 Nov 2012 FSC Certification is a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy year for Australia’s forestry industry, with FSC Australia reporting a 12% increase in Chain of Custody certificates issued and 49% increase in forest area certified (622,447has to 931,070 ha) in Australia in 2012 at its sixth annual Excellence Awards in Melbourne.FSC International Director General, Mr Kim Carstensen flew into Melbourne to celebrate the awards from the organisation’s headquarters in Bonn, Germany. Commenting on the potential for Australia to champion responsible forestry he said: "The Asia Pacific region has seen the greatest growth in FSC certification of anywhere in the world over the last 12 months. By the end of 2012 we expect more than 6,000 certificates will have been issued in this region – to forest managers, sawmills, processors, manufacturers and retailers. In short FSC is making a difference right along the supply chain in this region." Celebrated author and environmentalist Tanya Ha hosted the event that showcases both responsible forest practices, and commitments by manufacturers and retailers to source from responsibly managed forests. More than 200 guests attended the Awards that saw last year’s winner, Australian Bluegum Plantations, once again named FSC Forest Manager of the Year. OfficeMax also repeated its 2011 success, picking up awards in two categories – Retailer of the Year and the Responsible Procurement Award. The full list of the night’s winners is below: FSC Forest Manager of the Year: Australian Bluegum Plantations FSC Supplier of the Year: Town and Park Furniture Innovation in Design Award: ISIS FSC Print Services Award: The Printing Office Retailer of the Year: OfficeMax Responsible Procurement Award: OfficeMax Campaign of the Year: Kimberly-Clark “Pin to Make a Difference” Campaign Constructive Engagement Award: Sarah Rees/Chris Taylor/Adam Menary/Luke Chamberlain FSC Certification Body of the Year: SCS Global Services Sponsors of the awards included: Treasury Wine Estates and CUB. |
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