Leading Canadian household consumer brand, Royale, has received carbon-neutral certification from the Carbon Trust, an independent certification body specializing in verifying carbon footprints. JD Irving Limited, Royale’s manufacturer, is recognized for responsible forest management and contribution to ecosystem research, habitat conservation, and reforestation. It plants millions of trees annually and has planted more than one billion trees since 1957.
The Carbon Trust has certified that Royale tissue products have achieved carbon neutrality on the total carbon footprint of tissue products sold in Canada in accordance with the PAS 2060:2014 standard. This includes the carbon footprint of all scopes, including input materials, production, distribution, use-phase, and end-of-life phase of the tissue products. The certification affirms Royale's commitment to care for the environment while delivering exceptional product and service experiences.
Carbon Neutral Tissues
Royale Tissue Products Certified Carbon Neutral by Carbon Trust
Trend Themes
1. Carbon-neutral Certifications - More companies will seek carbon-neutral certifications to meet consumer demands and corporate social responsibility goals.
2. Sustainable Packaging - Eco-friendly packaging innovations will form a strategic focus for companies seeking to reduce carbon footprint and cater to environmentally-conscious consumers.
3. Forest Management Technology - New technologies supporting responsible forest management will become popular disruptors in addressing climate change, supporting ecological conservation and promoting economic development.
Industry Implications
1. FMCG - Fast-Moving Consumer Goods brands need to incorporate sustainable manufacturing and packaging practices to meet changing consumer preferences for responsible consumption and reduce carbon footprint.
2. Paper and Pulp Manufacturing - Paper and pulp manufacturers can adopt more technology-intensive approaches that support responsible forest management practices and cost-efficient production processes while reducing carbon emissions.
3. Retail - Retail chains need to adapt to changing consumer preferences for eco-friendly, carbon-neutral products by sourcing and stocking environmentally sustainable products from suppliers, while seeking carbon-neutral certifications.