Monadnock Paper Mills today became one of the first small businesses to
join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders
program. By participating in the Climate Leaders program, Monadnock has
pledged to reduce its corporate-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
"We are pleased to welcome Monadnock Paper Mills into EPA's Climate
Leaders program" said Kathleen Hogan, Director of EPA's Climate
Protection Partnerships Division. "We look forward to working with them
as they reduce their carbon footprint."
The Climate Leaders program is an EPA industry-government partnership
that works with companies to develop comprehensive climate change
strategies. Partner companies commit to reducing their impact on the
global environment by completing a corporate-wide inventory of their
GHG emissions based on a third-party audited environmental management
system, setting aggressive reduction goals, and annually reporting
their progress to the EPA. Through program participation, companies
create a credible record of their accomplishments and receive EPA
recognition as corporate environmental leaders.
"The goals of the Climate Leaders program are very much in line with Monadnock's core beliefs," said Richard Verney, Monadnock Chairman and CEO. "Monadnock has a long
history of using clean, renewable energy and of continuously improving
our environmental footprint. Joining the Climate Leaders program is a
natural extension of our commitment to the environment."
The family-owned paper company generates renewable energy through its
on-site, low-impact hydroelectric facilities and has received numerous
certificates of recognition for environmental initiatives advocating
sustainability. Monadnock was the first paper mill to receive Forest
Stewardship Council chain-of-custody certification (ensuring
responsible use of forest resources SW-COC-001160) for its Astrolite PC
100® recycled printing paper. It has also earned ISO 14001:2004
Certification for its comprehensive Environmental Management System.
Over the last decade Monadnock has reduced its water usage by half and
currently manufactures all of its printing and packaging papers carbon
neutral using 100% renewable electricity.
"Throughout its history, Monadnock has taken its role as a steward of
the environment seriously," said Verney. "Joining the Climate Leaders
program continues that commitment."
