Rock-Tenn’s Folding Carton Division Becomes SFI®-Certified

NORCROSS, Ga.—The folding carton division of Rock-Tenn Company has achieved Fiber Sourcing Certification (FSC) to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) standard, becoming North America’s largest folding carton manufacturer to earn this distinction.

“Demand for products from responsibly-managed forests is increasing worldwide and with today’s announcement, Rock-Tenn joins a growing number of companies that are demonstrating their environmental commitment through certification to the SFI fiber sourcing standard,” said SFI Inc. President and CEO Kathy Abusow. “At a time when just 10 percent of the world’s forests are independently certified, Rock-Tenn has taken a leadership role by supporting global efforts to improve forest practices.”