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This event was published on 8 March 2023

Quarterly supplier drop-in clinic

Webinar | 4 Apr 2023 14:00–15:00 London

As part of the Supplier Engagement workplan, this year we will host quarterly supplier “drop-in” clinics. This is an opportunity for suppliers who use the Book Chain Project system to come and ask us any questions about how to find certain information or do certain things on the system, but also for any new ones to ask any questions and get familiar with the onboarding process.
Please share your questions with us beforehand if you can, though this is not strictly necessary.
We would encourage you only accept this meeting and attend if you have a question, you are new or are in the process of getting on board to the system, as there will be no presentation or other content that we will go through.
We will share the Zoom link with all registered users on the day before the event date.

Type
Webinar
Date
4 Apr 2023 14:00–15:00 London
This event is in the past
This event was published on 15 April 2021

Supplier Environmental Questionnaire Webinar / 供应商环境调查问卷线上研讨会

Webinar | 12 May 2021 15:00–16:30 Beijing

This webinar will cover why sharing information on environmental performance is important to Publishers; what the topics that the EQ (Environmental Questionnaire) asks about are, and how to complete the EQ. You will hear from environmental experts from the Book Chain Project team and senior representatives from participating Publishers. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions. If you would already like to submit a question before the webinar, please email to tong.wu@carnstone.com.

Time:
08.00-09.30am London / 12.30-02.00pm Delhi / 03.00-04.30pm Beijing

The EQ is a self-assessment questionnaire you can complete on the online Book Chain Project system. It asks questions to establish your environmental performance, in terms of your policies, management systems, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and wastewater treatment. It allows you to provide information to all Publishers you are already working with or who are interested in working with you in future, by answering a single questionnaire. This should reduce your reporting burden.

Gathering this information from their suppliers is important to Publishers, as they are under constant pressure from customers, investors, NGOs and their employees to reduce their contribution to the important issues of climate change and water stress. Many have set targets to improve the environmental footprint of their supply chain, which in most cases is much larger than their own operational footprint.

Various resources related to the EQ are already available, and we recommend you go through these before the webinar:

此次线上研讨会将为供应商介绍向出版商分享供应商环境表现信息的重要性,环境调查问卷包括的主题,以及如何填写问卷。

本次会议语言主要为英文,现场配备中文翻译问答。
请在5月11日前报名,如有问题想提问或需取消注册,请联系tong.wu@carnstone.com。

请在会前阅读以下材料:

Type
Webinar
Date
12 May 2021 15:00–16:30 Beijing
This event is in the past
This event was published on 9 April 2021

Mill Environmental Questionnaire Webinar / 纸厂环境调查问卷线上研讨会

Webinar | 18 May 2021 15:00–16:30 Beijing

This webinar will cover why sharing information on environmental performance is important to Publishers; what the topics that the EQ (Environmental Questionnaire) asks about are, and how to complete the EQ. You will hear from environmental experts from the Book Chain Project team and senior representatives from participating Publishers. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions. If you would already like to submit a question before the webinar or to cancel the event, please email to tong.wu@carnstone.com.

Time:
08.00-09.30am London / 12.30-02.00pm Delhi / 03.00-04.30pm Beijing

The EQ is a self-assessment questionnaire you can complete on the online Book Chain Project system. It asks questions to establish your environmental performance, in terms of your policies, management systems, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and wastewater treatment. It allows you to provide information to all Publishers you are already working with or who are interested in working with you in future, by answering a single questionnaire. This should reduce your reporting burden.

Gathering this information from their suppliers is important to Publishers, as they are under constant pressure from customers, investors, NGOs and their employees to reduce their contribution to the important issues of climate change and water stress. Many have set targets to improve the environmental footprint of their supply chain, which in most cases is much larger than their own operational footprint.

Various resources related to the EQ are already available, and we recommend you go through these before the webinar:

此次线上研讨会将为纸厂介绍向出版商分享纸厂环境表现信息的重要性,环境调查问卷包括的主题,以及如何填写问卷。

本次会议语言主要为英文,现场配备中文翻译问答。
请在5月17日前报名,如有问题想提问或需取消注册,请联系tong.wu@carnstone.com。

请在会前阅读以下材料:

Type
Webinar
Date
18 May 2021 15:00–16:30 Beijing
This event is in the past
This link was published on 4 May 2018

Book Chain Project Asia Summit 2018

The publishing initiative run by Carnstone, The Book Chain Project, held its second Asia Summit on 24th of April in Shenzhen, China. It was an opportunity for all the stakeholders in the paper and pulp industry to get together to discuss the latest developments in responsible fibre sourcing. Among the 70 delegates there were paper mills, printers, publishers, retailers, timber experts, and NGOs. The aim of the Summit was to discuss the latest developments on responsible forest sourcing and to share best practice. Further reading and speakers’ slides: https://bookchainproject.com/news

  • Book Chain Project
  • China
  • Shenzhen
  • NGO's
  • forest sourcing
  • Paper mills
  • Asia Summit 2018
  • Carnstone
  • The Book Chain Project
  • Paper and Pulp
  • Printers
  • Publishers
  • Retailers
  • Timber experts
This link was published on 2 May 2018

Book Chain Project Asia Summit 2018

The publishing initiative run by Carnstone, The Book Chain Project, held its second Asia Summit on 24th of April in Shenzhen, China. It was an opportunity for all the stakeholders in the paper and pulp industry to get together to discuss the latest developments in responsible fibre sourcing. Among the 70 delegates there were paper mills, printers, publishers, retailers, timber experts, and NGOs. The aim of the Summit was to discuss the latest developments on responsible forest sourcing and to share best practice.

The first session included speakers from Carnstone, Chronicle Books, and Donnelly, who shared their understanding on forest sourcing and provided the customer perspective. Next, WWF introduced their work on increasing demand of certified and recycled paper products. IKEA also presented their forest traceability system. Then, IPE and China Water Risk provided their insights on industrial pollution and the water-use pressures present in China.

The next session focused on three major paper mills; UPM, APP and Chenming Paper, sharing their response to the growing expectations and regulations around paper manufacturing. This panel was also joined by TFT who shared their insights on how mills can develop and implement sustainable sourcing systems and encourage engagement further up the supply chain.

The certification schemes, FSC and CFCC, explained how they are evolving to ensure transparency and traceability in global forest supply chains. And the event closed with practical sessions from the Carnstone team, who guided mills and printers to get the most from the online Book Chain Project database. Printers and mills had an opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and offer ideas and improvements for the future.

Further reading:
Speakers’ slides: https://bookchainproject.com/event?event=5
IPE’s Companies environmental performance monitoring database: http://www.ipe.org.cn/IndustryRecord/Regulatory.aspx?keycode=343j9f9ri329293r3rixxx
China Water Risk website: http://chinawaterrisk.org/
An introduction to FSC certification scheme: https://v.qq.com/x/page/g0639hql3zp.html

  • Book Chain Project
This link was published on 2 May 2018

China's forestry “go global” accelerating: investments of $20 billion in foreign countries

The pattern of overseas investment and cooperation by Chinese timber enterprises is evolving rapidly. Chinese forestry enterprises have invested around US$1.3 billion in some 20 countries mainly for timber harvesting, primary processing as well as a growing interest in wood product manufacturing.

  • IHB
  • China
  • Timber
  • Chinese forestry
This link was published on 31 January 2018

Latin America Demonstrates Leadership at COP23

Latin American countries, regions and cities demonstrated clear ambition and leadership at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP23) held in Bonn, Germany. Mexico and Costa Rica joined 23 other countries in signing on to a new global coalition committed to phasing out coal and supporting clean power policies and investments, while restricting financing for coal plants. Buenos Aires, Caracas, Mexico City, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, and Santiago de Chile were among 25 global cities that committed to develop and implement more ambitious climate action plans before 2020.

  • NRDC
  • Costa Rica
  • Germany
  • Mexico
  • Latin America
  • United Nations Climate Change Conference
  • Coal
  • clean power policies
  • Coal plants
  • Buenos Aires
  • Caracas
  • Mexico City
  • Quito
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Santiago
  • Chile
  • 2020
This link was published on 31 January 2018

PREPS Asia Summit in China

The Summit is going to take place on Tuesday 24th April 2018, which brings together organisations across the pulp, paper and publishing supply chain. The Summit will focus on learning about the latest developments in responsible forest sourcing, and an opportunity to share practical advice for paper makers on sourcing fibre responsibly. A wide range of attendees including paper mills from across Asia, participating publishers of Book Chain, NGO’s, representatives from certification schemes (FSC and CFCC) and technology providers will be invited. To register for the event, please sign up here.

  • Book Chain Project
  • China
  • FSC
  • PREPS Asia Summit
  • Tuesday 24th April 2018
  • Pulp, paper and publishing supply chain
  • forest sourcing
  • Paper mills
  • Asia
  • Book Chain
  • CFCC
This event was published on 5 January 2018

PREPS Asia Summit 2018

Summit | 24 Apr 2018 09:30–16:30 Beijing

A conference convening organisations across the pulp, paper and publishing supply chain to discuss the latest developments in responsible forest sourcing, and an opportunity to share practical advice for paper makers on sourcing fibre responsibly.

Growing expectations: Customer viewpoint
24 Apr 2018 17:00 Beijing

Publishers are facing growing requirements to know and show how they are managing sustainability within their extended supply chains. This session will explore those expectations.

We’ll be looking at legal requirements and societal expectations around forest sourcing, labour standards, and chemical usage.

You’ll hear from one of our publishers about how they are responding, and from a printer to understand how these requirements are pushed up the supply chain.

Followed by Q&A

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Beth Steiner
Production Director, Chronicle Books
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Joan Wei
EHS Director & Social Responsibility Lead, RR Donnelley Asia

Joan is the EHS Director & Social Responsibility Lead of RRD Asia. She has 25 years of operation experience and more than 12 years of EHS, social responsibility and compliance experience in printing manufacturing area.

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Neil Everett
Senior Partner, Carnstone

Neil was the architect of many of the multi-client projects that Carnstone has established, including its longest-running initiative, the Book Chain Project. He is a strong believer in collaboration both within sectors and also with other key stakeholders. Neil leads much of Carnstone's work on sustainability in global supply chains - from raw material sourcing, through to environmental and social performance at processing and manufacturing sites. Neil's career has included work for an international shipping and trading company based in Europe and Asia.

Forest and mill impacts: View from the ground
24 Apr 2018 17:30 Beijing

Whilst there have been some significant wins in the conservation of the worlds high conservation value forests, new fronts are emerging that threaten forest habitats in Asia and beyond.

This session will look at supply chain impacts from forest through to the mill.

WWF’s Programme Manager, Forests, will talk about deforestation hotspots and the work their doing to promote responsible forestry. We’ll learn lessons from another sector, hearing how IKEA are working with their extended supply chain in East Asia to promote responsible sourcing of forest products.

The leading Chinese environmental organisation, IPE, will talk about industrial pollution in China and their Green Supply Chain Project that supports and promotes responsible manufacturing practices.

Followed by Q&A

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Dawn McGregor
Manager - Network & Projects, China Water Risk
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Jessica Wang
Program Manager, Forests, WWF China

Jessica Wong joined WWF China in 2012, and thereafter has been part of Sustainable Forest Team. She is working on Global Forest Trade Networks (GFTN), China Sustainable Paper Alliance (CSPA) in China with multi stakeholders and she's also in charge of New Generation Plantation (NGP) implementation in China since 2015. She has rich experiences in working with companies and private sectors on project design, implementation and communication in China. Since 2015, she has led her team to establish and run CSPA. She also plays a leading role in designing and launching the Green ME campaign with partners in China.

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Wen Tai
Forest Manager (East Asia), IKEA

Ms. Tai is the Forest Manager of IKEA trading in East Asia area. In the past decade, she has led her team in China to drive sustainable sourcing strategy by working with the IKEA commercial team and their suppliers. She's been managing the forest compliance in the IKEA supply chain in China, and on top of that, she's also actively engaging with partners like WWF to drive sustainable forest management to protect the invaluable forest resources.

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Yunting Li
Project Officer - Green Supply Chain, IPE

Yunting Li, Project Officer of Green Supply Chain at Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE). Founded in 2006, IPE is committed to promoting governmental and corporate environmental information disclosure in China. in 2014, IPE jointly developed the Corporate Information Disclosure Index (CITI) with National The Natural Resources Defense Council, and has been working with more than 50 brands in greening their supply chain in China.

Peer responses: Paper mills sharing good practice
24 Apr 2018 18:30 Beijing

This is a chance for the paper mills in the audience to hear from their peers. Three leading paper mills will explain how they’re responding to the growing expectations and regulations around responsible forest sourcing and paper manufacturing.

We’ll also hear from the Director Operations of TFT, an expert International Membership Based Organisation working with paper and pulp mills and brands, including APP, Nestle, Mars and 3M, to help them develop and implement responsible sourcing programmes.

Followed by Q&A

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Boris Saraber
Director, Asia North, TFT

Boris Saraber is an Operational Forester who has worked for more than 20 years in the responsible commodity sector. He joined TFT in 2008 where he lead operations in Asia and has driven TFTs strategic engagement with companies across numerous commodities including Pulp and Paper. He has supported pragmatic responsible change across all nodes of the pulp and paper supply chain. At one end having supported farmers to large scale plantation companies implement responsible forest management practices and the other developing and supporting the implementation of Responsible Sourcing Policies for some of the largest brands and producers. Currently, Boris heads up TFTs Operations Globally as TFTs Director Operations, based in Switzerland.

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Jue Wang
Senior Environmental Specialist, UPM China

Wang Jue has a bachelor degree of Environmental Sciences in Nanjing University and a Master degree of Forest Sciences and Business in the University of Helsinki. After she graduated from the University of Helsinki, Wang Jue starts her career in UPM, one of the biggest forestry company in the world. She is now working in UPM Specialty Papers in Shanghai, responsible for the communications and marketing of environmental affairs and sustainability in Asia Pacific area, promoting the leading environmental concept UPM Biofore strategy, and the best practice of green paper-making.

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Lingxia Meng
Overseas Business Director, Shandong Chenming Paper Holding Ltd.

Ms. Meng is the Director of overseas business of Shandong Chenming Paper Holding Ltd. She's in charge of the the certification process for Chenming's paper brands and she overseas communication with foreign raw material suppliers.

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Raymond Fang
Director of Sustainability, APP China

Mr. Raymond Fang has been working in Sustainability/CSR area for over 14 years in both private and public sectors. He is currently working for Asia Pulp & Paper China as the Director of Sustainability and the Deputy General Manager of Corporate Affairs, overseeing the sustainability issues from sustainable forests management, responsible supply chain, to energy saving, emission reduction and community engagement. Prior to that, Mr. Fang also worked for Stora Enso China and DANONE Waters China as the Head of Sustainability/CSR.

Forest certification: Adapting and evolving
24 Apr 2018 19:00 Beijing

Certification continues to play an important role in the protection of the world’s forest. BookChainProject relies on the certification process to guide the publishers when making purchasing choices.

New technologies are emerging that can play an important role in supporting both transparency and traceability in global forest supply chains.

We’ll hear from both FSC and CFCC on how their certification schemes are evolving and adapting to ensure they remain central to supporting the responsible use of forests.

Followed by Q&A

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Ling Yu
Secretary-General, China Forest Certification Council (CFCC)

Ms. Yu is the Director of certification department of National Forestry Bureau and Secretary-General of China Forest Certification Council. She has been working in the forestry certification sector for many years and is a main contributor to the forest certification system in China. She has a wealth of experience on development of forest certification system and standards, certification practices, organisation authorisation etc.

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Vale Yu
Market Development Manager, FSC China

Ms. Vale Yu, FSC China Market Development Manager. Since joint FSC in 2016, Vale is in charge of FSC’s marketing development strategy in China, leading various campaigns/activities with multiple partners and driving the growth of market awareness for sustainable forest and certified products. She holds a Master Degree of Applied Psychology. Before joining FSC, Ms. Yu had more than 15 years marketing and branding experience with leading international companies.

Breakout groups
24 Apr 2018 19:00 Beijing

The breakout groups are a chance for you to learn more about the BookChainProject, how it is evolving and what it will mean for you.

We’ll be running two sessions, one for paper mills and one for printers:

• The mill session will explain recent changes to our fibre testing programme, and our ambitions to engage mills more broadly to understand their processes and systems to source sustainable fibre. It’ll also be an opportunity for mills to engage directly with the BookChainProject team.

• The printer session will explain how each of the three elements of the BookChainProject are evolving; give an up-date on our recent social insurance project; and provide an opportunity for printers to engage directly with the BookChainProject team.

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Maggie Zhang
Partner, Carnstone
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Valentina Okolo
Junior Partner, Carnstone
Type
Summit
Date
24 Apr 2018 09:30–16:30 Beijing
Venue
This event is in the past
This link was published on 22 March 2017

EBRD and FAO set pathway to sustainable forestry investment in the Russian Federation’s Far East

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces to promote viable forestry investment and innovation in the Russian Federation's Far East based on sustainable use of forest resources. Improving legal frameworks and the inventory of forest resources; developing modern forestry infrastructures and supporting services, in particular railway transportation networks; introducing modern logging, as well as harvesting and wood-processing technologies; providing adequate training at local level; clearly designating and protecting forest areas of high biodiversity value are among the key Roadmap recommendations.

  • UN FAO
  • Russia
  • Europe
  • Forests
  • UN FAO
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)