Christian Fischer Champions Sustainability Via Georgia-Pacific’s Stewardship Framework The paper, packaging and wood products industry is filled with sustain- ability leaders. This includes AF&PA’s Board Chair, Christian Fischer. As
President and CEO of Georgia-Pacific, he champions sustainability daily, and has sup- ported it throughout his career. Recently, he explained how Georgia-Pacific is guided by its broader Stewardship Framework, en- compassing environmental, social and gov- ernance. Fischer started working at Georgia-Pa- cific more than three decades ago. He pre- viously served as Executive Vice President of the Packaging and Cellulose Segment, where he was responsible for products the
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company makes, including corrugated boxes and diaper materials. “At Georgia-Pacific, we view stewardship as a principle that guides us to manage the resources entrusted to our care with proper respect for the rights of others,” Fischer said. “This includes both natural resources and the relationships we have with customers, employees, communities, and others. With this focus, we help people improve their lives by provid- ing products and services they value more highly than their alternatives. We experiment and innovate to responsibly create more value while consuming fewer resources. We seek mutually beneficial outcomes with customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and key constituencies.” This approach happens at approximately 150 U.S. locations where Georgia-Pacific employees live and work. “We have been and continue to be an important part of the commu- nities in which we operate,” Fischer added. “We provide good jobs and contribute to prosperity through our economic activity and the engage- ment of our company and employees in civic activities.” Its diverse workforce ensures Georgia-Pacific brings new perspec- tives to an ever-changing industry. Fischer believes every person has a role to play in advancing stewardship. “We recognize the uniqueness of each individual and believe this di- versity enables us to work together to identify opportunities, solve prob- lems, and create greater value for others,” he said. “Creating a work envi- ronment that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and one that allows everyone to contribute leads to better ideas and decisions, and ultimately, creates more value for society.” This type of stewardship leadership helps drive the paper and wood products industry forward. It is also another reason why the industry has a sustainability record of accomplishment. One example of Georgia-Pacific’s stewardship approach includes a 1:1 philosophy that for every tree used, at least one tree is regrown. This helps ensure there are working forests for the future. “Long-term thinking and mutually-beneficial outcomes drive our ap- proach,” Fischer explained. “We focus on providing societal benefits while choosing the best materials, minimizing the impact of our products and building end-of-life options, including recycling and composting. We are an industry that has a circular supply chain, from replanting trees that supply fiber and enhance the environment, to recycling paper and pack- aging turned into new products. We have been at this for a long time and are working hard today to create an even better tomorrow.” 14 November 14, 2022
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