All Coldenhove papers are made from FSC®-certified virgin fibers from responsibly managed forests — guaranteeing sustainable sourcing across our entire portfolio.
Forests play a crucial role in absorbing CO₂, protecting biodiversity and providing a healthy environment for people and wildlife. As a paper producer, we depend directly on wood fibers, so how those fibers are sourced matters.
In 2008, Coldenhove made a clear choice: we would only purchase wood fibers from forests that are certified for responsible management. Since then, every paper we produce has been based on pulp from such sources.
“If you work with fiber, you also carry responsibility for the forests it comes from. For us, FSC® is a concrete way to show how we take that responsibility”
Arnoud Roelandse Managing Director
FSC® as the standard
All Coldenhove papers are made from FSC®-certified virgin fibers. FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international organization that sets standards for responsible forest management worldwide.
Under FSC®, forest management is evaluated against three pillars:
Ecological: protecting biodiversity, soil and water
Social: respecting the rights and well being of workers and local communities
Economic: ensuring forests remain productive and viable over the long term
By using only pulp from FSC®-certified forests, we support forestry where these three aspects are balanced and controlled.
From pulp to finished paper
Responsible fiber sourcing is combined with our own production and quality approach:
Pulp is selected from certified suppliers
Fibers are turned into papers that can be reused and recycled multiple times
Our products are designed to support demanding applications, from sublimation transfer to sterile medical packaging
“Our customers want high performance and a clear sustainability story. Using FSC®-certified fibers for all our papers is a decision that supports both”
Maikel Brummelkamp Manager Operations
For customers, the FSC® label on Coldenhove papers is a straightforward signal: the fibers behind their applications come from forests that are managed with the future in mind.
Surrounding our mill, Coldenhove maintains 35 hectares of Natura2000 protected forest in close cooperation with local authorities and nature-management experts. This forest is never used for fiber sourcing. All pulp for our papers comes from FSC® certified production forests, so we protect nature locally while sourcing responsibly.
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By redesigning our mini-jumbo rolls from 40 cm to 38 cm, we fit up to 30% more paper on every pallet. This single change significantly reduces transport emissions per delivered tonne — and helps customers lower their footprint too.
With detailed monitoring of every machine, smarter heat recovery and more efficient equipment, we have already achieved major reductions in electricity and gas use. These investments translate into substantial energy savings — and lower CO₂ emissions year after year.
