Sustainability Action Plan

 
 

 

Cascades reaffirms its ability to “drive positive change”

The commitments in our new Sustainability Action Plan are respectful of the planet, solutions driven, community minded and people focused.

Consult our Sustainability Action Plan

Consult our 2024 Sustainability report

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Cascades' fourth sustainability action plan is the winner in the Medium and Large Business category of the Circular Initiatives Awards presented by Québec Circulaire.

 

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Respectful of the planet

Continuing to reduce our footprint, while partnering to advance a regenerative business model that respects the earth’s ecosystems.

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Our goals

These targets have been developed in line with the recommendations of the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Climate change

 

 

climate change 2030 target

 

-38,7%

intensity scopes 1 and 2 emissions for the mills (MT of CO2 eq./NSMT) by 2030 (vs. 2019)

climate change 2030 target

 

-27,5%

absolute scopes 1 and 2 emissions for the converting plants and other facilities (MT of CO2 eq.) by 2030 (vs. 2019)

climate change 2030 target

 

-22%

intensity scope 3 emissions (MT of CO2 eq./NSMT) by 2030 (vs. 2019)

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Climate change

 

 

climate change 2030 target

 

100%

renewable electricity by 2030

climate change 2025 target

 

-6%

intensity energy consumption for the plants (GJ/NSMT) by 2025 (vs. 2019)

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Water consumption

 

 

water consumption 2025 target

 

-15%

effluents intensity from the mills (M3/NSMT) by 2025 (vs. 2019)

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

In the elaboration of this new plan, Cascades aligned itself with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This is why each target contributes to this planetary agenda which unites governments and organizations.

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Solutions driven

Collaborating with and empowering our employees, customers and supply chain partners to develop eco-driven and circular solutions that create value and help build a more resilient future for all.

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Our goals

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Eco-design products

 

 

eco-design products 2030 target

 

100%

of the packaging we manufacture and sell is recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030

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Responsible procurement

 

 

responsible procurement 2025 target

 

100%

fibre and paper that are recycled, FSC® certified or that meet FSC® standards by 2025

responsible procurement 2025 target

 

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our supply (reach 39%) of FSC® MIX fibre by 2025 (vs. 2019)

responsible procurement 2025 target

 

70%

of our corporate procurement comes from suppliers deemed responsible by 2025

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

In the elaboration of this new plan, Cascades aligned itself with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This is why each target contributes to this planetary agenda which unites governments and organizations.

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Community minded

Basing our decisions on whether they contribute positively to the health and well-being of the communities we serve and guiding people to make responsible everyday choices.

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Our goals

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Sustainable cities and communities

 

 

cities and communities 2025 target

 

50%

of our donation and sponsorship budget allocate to causes in line with UN's Sustainable Development Goals

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Community involvement

 

 

community involvement 2025 target

 

15,000

hours of community involvement completed by our employees annually

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

In the elaboration of this new plan, Cascades aligned itself with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This is why each target contributes to this planetary agenda which unites governments and organizations.

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People focused

Fostering a safe, healthy and stimulating work environment that brings out the best in our employees, connects them to our purpose, and enables them to reach their full potential. 

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Our goals

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Employee health, safety and well-being

 

 

health safety and well-being 2025 target

 

-50%

the number of days lost due to work-related accidents

health safety and well-being 2025 target

 

100%

of employees are committed to a positive health and wellness approach

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

 

 

equity diversity inclusion 2025 target

 

100%

of permanent and full-time employees are trained on unconscious biases related to equity, diversity and inclusion

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

In the elaboration of this new plan, Cascades aligned itself with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This is why each target contributes to this planetary agenda which unites governments and organizations.

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