world news - 02.11.2006

UK paper manufacturing industry carbon emissions reduced by more than 25% since 1990

The Stern Review has reinforced the need for urgent action to be taken if we are to mitigate the effects of human activity on climate change. CPI welcomes the conclusion that action on climate change is required, within an international framework, across all countries and all economic activities. More governments implementing appropriate policies to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions will help re-balance the relative competitiveness of UK industry which is already playing a large role in reducing carbon emissions through participation in UK climate change agreements and EU emissions trading schemes.

David Morgan, CPI’s head of regulatory affairs, commented: “The paper manufacturing industry in the UK has worked hard to improve its energy efficiency over the years and the sector’s energy consumption (which is a direct analogue for carbon emissions) has reduced by more than 25% since 1990. Our performance is still improving and this has helped contribute to the Government’s carbon reduction targets.” He added “Industry as a whole represents just 14% of GHG emissions and it is important therefore that future policy decisions ensure all parts of the economy play a part in delivering GHG reductions. Any such decisions should recognise the efforts that industry continues to make in this area and not add further costs to business”.

The paper sector is recognised as an excellent example of a sustainable industry. Trees, wood and paper products are uniquely renewable and recyclable resources that help reduce GHG by storing CO2 and removing it from the atmosphere. In the UK 75% of our raw material is recycled fibre, one of the highest percentages in Europe. Recycling contributes to GHG emissions savings in comparison to incineration and landfill as demonstrated in the recent WRAP life cycle analysis report “Environmental Benefits of Recycling[1]”.

CPI is the voice of the paper industry in the UK, representing papermakers, tissue manufacturers, corrugated packaging producers, and recovered paper merchants.

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