Sustainable Development
Our intent is to be fully transparent when reporting on Cascades'
progress, as well as any regression, in each of the three spheres of
sustainable development: environment, social and economy.
This report was made possible through the collaborative efforts of various
Company departments: legal, environment, research and development,
energy, transportation, human resources, finance and communications.
In compiling the source data for this report, Cascades used, as its
basis, the principal parameters in effect for the paper and packaging
industry as well as the government standards to which it must adhere.
The Company also modeled its approach on the indicators set out in the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
This report is printed on Rolland ST100, a Chlorine Free Processed
Forma-Pak facility in Kingsey Falls, Québec. The substrate on the inside
back cover consists of two cardboards 35 pts., made of 100% recycled
materials. The cardboards are manufactured at the Cascades Papier
Kingsey Falls plant and laminated at the Cascades Multi-Pro plant in
Drummondville, Québec. The report was printed in two colours, using
vegetable-based inks in muted shades, thus facilitating the subsequent
de-inking and recycling processes.
Throughout the report, certain performance indicators are identified with the
following symbol: (CASCADES.COM), which means that additional details
can be accessed through www.cascades.com/sustainable-development.
The intent is to reduce the bulk of the paper report.