Redesigning the Future with Renewable Packaging

Climate Week NYC is once again bringing together business leaders, policymakers, civil society, and innovators to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. With over 900 events across New York City from September 21 to 28 – in person, hybrid, and online – this platform drives dialogue and action on the most pressing climate challenges. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) will join global climate leaders for the fourth consecutive year, advocating for the essential role of forest stewardship, including that of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. As a key enabler of forest Nature-based Solutions (NbS), FSC empowers governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to advance their climate and sustainability commitments. FSC has expanded our presence at the Climate Weeks each year, this year leading panel discussions and with participation from FSC International, FSC Canada, FSC US, FSC Investments and Partnerships, and the FSC Indigenous Foundation.

Hosted in Tokyo on 24 June, the SGEC/PEFC Forest Certification Forum commemorated our 20th anniversary and celebrated the enduring role of forest certification in improving the social and environmental conditions of the world’s forests. The Sustainable Green Ecosystem Council (SGEC) is our PEFC national member for Japan. For Japan, as for the rest of the world, consumers and industry alike are increasingly demanding the materials they use and buy are certified as originating from sustainably managed forests. The country is therefore experiencing a rising interest and demand for the certification of its forests. “With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games approaching, the PEFC endorsement of the Japanese forest certification system means this, and other construction projects, can benefit from certified timber, provided locally through SGEC,” said Ben Gunneberg, PEFC International CEO. Click Read More below for additional information.

Between our operations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Maine, JDI Woodlands had 124 summer students who planted over 13 million trees this year. These students are dedicated, hardworking and are helping regenerate the forest for the future. A great incentive we offer to our Tree Planters if they are returning to school is between $750 - $1,000 scholarships. This year, we were pleased to give a total of $60,500 in scholarships to 71 planters!