RockTenn’s N.C. Plant Earns Triple Chain-of-Custody Certification

NORCROSS, Ga.—Demonstrating its continued commitment to environmental responsibility, RockTenn announced that it has received triple chain-of-custody (CoC) certification for its Marion, N.C. folding carton plant. This plant is now certified by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), representing the leading global forestry certification bodies. These organizations provide third-party validation of the plant’s documented processes and chain-of-custody monitoring.

Last year, all of RockTenn’s folding carton plants achieved Fiber Sourcing Certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. “Triple CoC certification at our Marion folding carton plant is another significant milestone in the execution of our environmental stewardship strategy,” said Mike Kiepura, Executive Vice President, RockTenn. “This additional certification gives customers assurance that the fiber in their cartons is thoroughly tracked from well-managed forests, controlled sources or recycled material.”

RockTenn is a member of the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA100), the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvements (NCASI).