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  • Overall approach
    1/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      Which initiatives?: UN Global Compact
      UN Global Compact
      Open source document
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      0/1
      Awareness
      No
      0/1
      ""As an expression of its social vocation and its commitment to future generations, Bio PAPPEL decided not to exploit the big forests of its company SCRIBE, that extends into the States of Mexico, Puebla and Morelos, and instead turning them into an important forest and water reserve for the country; a great green lung for more than 30 million inhabitants in the Valley of Mexico." @Therefore, we invite you to become aware of the essential role of forests and trees; celebrating the many ways they sustain and protect us.""
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      0/1
    • High-level management of deforestion
      0/1
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  • Commodity score
    19/90
    • Pulp & Paper
      19/90
      • Commitment Strength
        6/17
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          6/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            When was this commitment set?: NA

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC

            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Paper products; Pulp; Packaging

            Type of sustainability commitment: Reduce the volume of virgin wood fibre used in paper and packaging products through usage of recycled content; Reduction of material inputs
            "We are the only Mexican company certified to use 100% recycled raw materials in the production of our paper [...] Our products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "We are the only Mexican company certified to use 100% recycled raw materials in the production of our paper [...] Our products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council"
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: 100% FSC recycled certification
            "We are the only Mexican company certified to use 100% recycled raw materials in the production of our paper [...] Our products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: current
            "We are the only Mexican company certified to use 100% recycled raw materials in the production of our paper [...] Our products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council"
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: NA
          "We oppose all forms of child and forced labor, as well as any act of discrimination and corruption, with our more than 2,690 suppliers [...] Operations and significant suppliers identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be violated or at significant risk, and actions taken to support these rights."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Our Gender Equality Policy is communicated throughout the organization and includes the following commitments: Defense of human rights. Combating discrimination and promoting equal treatment and opportunities between women and men. Establishment of specific measures to prevent, address and punish any type of harassment and/or violence. Promotion of reconciliation between work life and personal and family life. Implementation of actions aimed at promoting greater conditions of equality towards our stakeholders."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        10/56
        • Reporting volumes against commitments
          No disclosure
          0/3
          Reporting volumes against commitments
          No disclosure
          0/3
          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: NA

          What is the proportion of total commodity volume sourced with known deforestation/conversion risk?: NA

          What is the compliant volume?: NA

          What is the volume with unknown deforestation/conversion risk? Disaggregated by product type or use as relevant.: NA

          What is the certified volume?: NA

          Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: Yes

          How many hectares of deforestation and/or conversion have occurred since the commitment cut-off date in the operations of the company's direct or indirect suppliers?: NA

          How much of this downstream deforestation is in protected areas, primary forests, intact forest landscapes, and/or peatlands?: NA
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: FSC

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: FSC

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: FSC
          In their 2020 sustainability report BioPappel state they have produced "1.48 million tons of recycled paper and cardboard [...] We are the only Mexican company certified to use 100% recycled raw materials in the production of our paper [...] Our products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council"
          Open source document
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          "We are the only Mexican company certified to use 100% recycled raw materials in the production of our paper [...] Our products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council"
          Open source document
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: That of external company

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "Understanding the opinions and concerns of our stakeholders and supporting them in any situation that breaches our principles or our Code of Ethics, is fundamental to maintaining trusting relationships. For this reason, we have the Bio Pappel Ethics Line, an easy-to-access reporting system that guarantees the security and confidentiality of those who use it. [102-17, 103-2, 103-3 / GC 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 10] Bio Pappel Ethics Line Although the operation of the Bio Pappel Ethics Line is operated through a third-party specialist in managing complaints and reports, we internally review and attend to all the information received to provide a comprehensive solution. "
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Total volume: 1.48 million tons

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 100%

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 0%

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          What product types/sectors is this in?: paper and cardboard packaging
          In their 2020 sustainability report BioPappel state they have produced "1.48 million tons of recycled paper and cardboard [...] We are the only Mexican company certified to use 100% recycled raw materials in the production of our paper [...] Our products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council"
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          No
          0/5
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • Commitment strength
    6/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    10/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    4/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Bio-Pappel was founded in 1982 and is based in Mexico City. The company is the largest manufacturer of paper and paper products in Mexico and Latin America. They annually produce 1.5 million tonnes of paper as well as an additional 1.2 million tonnes of paper products. The company has been selected as a powerbroker for pulp and paper.

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How we assess the Forest 500

To ensure deforestation free supply chains, companies need to adopt and implement timebound and measurable policies for forest risk commodities.

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