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Glatfelter Earns Triple Chain-of-Custody Certifications
Announces Its First FSC Certified Book Publishing Grade
| Source: Glatfelter
YORK, PA--(Marketwire - January 30, 2008) - Glatfelter (NYSE : GLT ), a global manufacturer of
specialty papers and engineered products and a leader in responsible
forestry management, has achieved chain-of-custody certification to the
Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI),
and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) standards
at its North American production facilities in Spring Grove, PA and
Chillicothe, OH. The new triple certification provides assurance that
Glatfelter has in fact implemented responsible forest management to its
longstanding policies, and that chain-of-custody procedures exist to pass
certified fiber from the forest, through the manufacturing processes and
onto customers and end-users.
"Achieving forestry certification from multiple systems demonstrates
Glatfelter's continued commitment to environmental results as a socially
responsible manufacturer," said George Glatfelter. "Triple certification
enables Glatfelter to further strengthen its sustainable business platform
with official recognition of our green practices, and provides our
customers with a range of options to meet their own sustainability
objectives."
Natures Book -- A leading environmental choice
Already a leading environmental choice for Book Publishers, Natures Book
will be Glatfelter's first FSC-certified product. The newly certified
Natures Book grade, available in early February 2008, has incorporated 30%
post consumer waste fiber since its introduction in early 2007. "Our
customers can rest assured that our integrity as a supplier of recycled PCW
containing products is now backed by our verifiable third-party
chain-of-custody certifications in addition to our steadfast commitment to
environmental excellence," said George Glatfelter.
Additional certified products will be available across Glatfelter's other
North American specialty products starting in March.
To learn more about the new, FSC-certified Natures Book, visit
www.glatfelter.com/products/book_publishing.
Glatfelter's Environmental Commitment
Environmental responsibility is a Core Value and a key element of
Glatfelter's sustainability philosophy. Consistent with its Core Values,
Glatfelter is committed to continuous improvement in all we do, to conserve
resources, prevent waste and foster environmental sustainability for the
benefit of future generations. Glatfelter's environmental initiatives
achieved national recognition when the facility in Spring Grove, PA, became
the first pulp and paper mill in the United States to receive ISO 14001
certification for its environmental management system. Co-generation of
steam and electricity using renewable biomass fuels, beneficial use of
secondary products and utilizing products and processes that reduce or
eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances are a few examples
that demonstrate Glatfelter's good stewardship.
To learn more about Glatfelter's commitment to the environment, visit our
website at www.glatfelter.com/environment.
About FSC
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
dedicated to the independent certification of forests. FSC promotes
responsible forest management by evaluating and accrediting certifiers, by
encouraging the development of national and regional forest management
standards, and by providing public education and information about
independent, third-party certification as a tool for ensuring that the
world's forests are protected for future generations. For more information,
visit www.fscus.org/.
About SFI
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is a fully independent
certification program involving a comprehensive system of principles,
objectives and performance measurements developed by professional
foresters, conservationists and scientists. Together they combine the
perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the long-term protection of
wildlife, plants, soil and water quality. In addition to the commitment to
continuously improve sustainable forest management, the SFI standard
addresses economic, environmental, cultural and legal issues. For more
information, visit www.sfiprogram.org/.
About PEFC
PEFC is a global organization that endorses national forest certification
systems that meet their requirements for sustainable forestry, with the
goal of promoting sustainable forest management worldwide. For more
information, visit www.pefc.org/.
About Glatfelter
Headquartered in York, PA, Glatfelter is a global manufacturer of specialty
papers and engineered products. U.S. operations include facilities in
Spring Grove, PA, and Chillicothe and Fremont, OH. International operations
include facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the
Philippines and a representative office in China. Glatfelter's common stock
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GLT.
Additional information may be found at www.glatfelter.com.