Cheng Loong Corp, one of the nation’s largest paper manufacturers, was awarded a carbon labeling accreditation certificate by the government yesterday in recognition of its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions throughout its manufacturing process and supply chain.
The certificate was presented by Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) Minister Stephen Shen (沈世宏) in recognition of Cheng Loong’s production and distribution of a paper towel series made of recycled paper.
The certificate was the first of its kind to be awarded by the EPA to any household paper product.
Upon receiving the recognition, Cheng Loong president Tsai Tong-ho (蔡東和) said his company would continue to strive to use resources efficiently and contribute to society with a goal of reducing the firm’s carbon dioxide emissions by 5 percent in three years.
Tsai said Cheng Loong followed the carbon footprint verification norms of the British Standards Institution (BSI) to produce and distribute recycled paper towels.
The company tried to lower its carbon dioxide emissions throughout the entire production and distribution process, involving raw material sourcing, towel manufacturing, transport and waste disposal, Tsai said.
The EPA awarded the carbon labeling accreditation certificate to Cheng Loong after the product passed the BSI’s verification process, Tsai said.
Cheng Loong became voluntary carbon standard certified in 2008 and began selling its voluntary carbon offsets on New York’s over-the-counter market.
In related news, President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) yesterday called on the public to take action to protect the environment.
Ma made the remarks after cutting a ribbon to open a green forum and expo in Kaohsiung along with Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu (陳菊) and American Institute in Taiwan Taipei Office Director William Stanton.
Ma said climate change has created such real-life situations as severe droughts and severe flooding caused by torrential rain.
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