{"id":42722,"date":"2026-01-27T18:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/?p=42722"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:51:25","slug":"sustainable-sourcing-and-responsible-paper-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/sustainable-sourcing-and-responsible-paper-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable paper sourcing: FSC and PEFC certifications, recycled paper, and MailComms Group\u2019s 86% commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1547557263471{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;El nuevo reglamento europeo obliga a recabar el consentimiento expl\u00edcito para el tratamiento de los datos de car\u00e1cter personal&#8221; font_color=&#8221;#81d742&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;42807&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679050935288{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1547557427896{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770122616726{margin-top: -70px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782297767022{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-color: #F2F2F2 !important;}&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Table of Contents  <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#uno\">What does sustainable sourcing mean?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dos\">Our commitment: Preferential use of certified paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tres\">Positive impact for customers and society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cuatro\">How can your company choose more sustainable communications?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cinco\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;110px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770122592215{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]In an increasingly digital world, it might seem that paper is becoming less relevant. However, physical communications are still necessary for reasons that go beyond tradition. Digital saturation, the need for accessibility for the elderly and bridging the digital divide are factors that keep paper as an essential channel to ensure inclusive and effective communication.  <\/p>\n<p>But how can we continue to use paper without compromising the environment? The answer lies in <strong>sustainable sourcing.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At MailComms Group, 86% of the paper we purchased in 2025 is certified under the FSC or PEFC chain-of-custody standards. This article explains what that figure means, the differences between the various sustainable paper options, and how clients who work with us can apply that commitment to their own physical communications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;110px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770122598382{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;uno&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769420310701{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What does sustainable sourcing mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]It consists of selecting materials and suppliers that meet environmental and ethical criteria. In the case of paper, this involves: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recognized certifications:<\/strong> FSC and PEFC are the most widespread, and ensure responsible forest management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recycled paper:<\/strong> an option that gives fibers a second life, reducing pressure on natural resources. Recycled paper can be with or without FSC or PEFC certification. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency in the supply chain:<\/strong> knowing where the paper comes from and how it was produced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The objective is to obtain and use paper in a conscious and responsible manner.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: #2c2c2c; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #47d7ac !important;\">\n<th style=\"color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: none; width: 22%;\">Sustainable Paper Option<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: none; width: 30%;\">What it guarantees<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: none; width: 23%;\">Required certification<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: none; width: 25%;\">When to choose it<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">FSC-certified paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Responsible forest management verified by the Forest Stewardship Council, with chain of custody from the forest to the product<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">FSC \u2014 Chain of Custody (CoC)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">When the most widely recognized international standard and full traceability are required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">PEFC-certified paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Sustainable forest management verified by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, with particularly strong coverage in Europe<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">PEFC \u2014 Chain of Custody (CoC)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">When the European standard is preferred or when working with suppliers in the European forestry supply chain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Recycled paper (not FSC\/PEFC certified)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Use of post-consumer fibers \u2014 reduces pressure on natural resources but offers no guarantee of forest origin<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Does not require forest certification (may have recycling certification: Blauer Engel, EU Ecolabel)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">When the primary goal is to reduce demand for virgin fiber and lower traceability of origin is acceptable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">FSC\/PEFC-certified recycled paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Combines the use of post-consumer fibers with verified chain-of-custody guarantees<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">FSC Recycled or PEFC Recycled<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">A premium option that combines circularity and traceability\u2014greater environmental assurance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Align your supply chain with the most demanding ESG goals<\/b> by collaborating with a technology and industrial partner that demonstrates a genuine, measurable, and transparent commitment, as we detail in our article on <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/major-advances-in-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">major advances in sustainability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;110px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770122602231{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;dos&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769420500572{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our commitment: Preferential use of certified paper<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]By 2025, we will achieve <strong>86% FSC or PEFC chain-of-custody certification for the paper we purchase.<\/strong> These certifications guarantee that the paper comes from responsibly managed forests, where environmental, social and economic criteria are respected. They also ensure the traceability of the material from its origin to the final product. <\/p>\n<p>This is not just an internal fact, it is a guarantee for our customers. By choosing certified suppliers, we reduce the risks associated with deforestation and promote practices that protect biodiversity and local communities in the timber&#8217;s places of origin. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Boost your brand recall and capture your audience\u2019s full attention in a screen-saturated environment<\/b><span class=\"\"> by rediscovering the tactile power and effectiveness we discussed in <\/span><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/part-2-communication-on-paper-the-advantages-of-traditional-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 2: Print Communication\u2014The Advantages of Traditional Media<\/a><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: #2c2c2c; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #47d7ac !important;\">\n<th style=\"color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: none; width: 35%;\">Sustainable Procurement Indicator<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: none; width: 30%;\">2025 Data<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: none; width: 35%;\">Certification Reference<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">FSC- or PEFC-certified paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">86% of the total purchased<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Certifications AEN-COC-00075 (FSC) and AEN-PEFC-COC-0247 (PEFC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">2025\u20132030 Sustainability Plan Goal<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Maintain and exceed 90% by 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">MailComms Group Sustainability Plan 2025\u20132030<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Chain-of-Custody Standard Applied<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">Traceability from the forest to the final product delivered to the customer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;\">FSC Chain of Custody \/ PEFC Chain of Custody<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;110px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770122605542{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tres&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769420553116{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Positive impact for customers and society<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]Sustainable sourcing contributes to the <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),<\/strong> especially with regard to the responsible management of natural resources and the protection of ecosystems. Opting for certified or recycled paper supports forest conservation and promotes a more balanced economy. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/us\/sustainability\/\">our commitment to sustainability.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;110px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770122608599{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;cuatro&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769420589980{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How can your company choose more sustainable communications?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]There are two simple options that make a difference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Request recycled paper<\/strong> for your shipments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose FSC or PEFC certified paper to<\/strong> ensure a responsible chain of custody.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Small changes that add up to big impacts.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;110px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770122611726{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]In short, paper is still necessary, but its use must be responsible. Our commitment to sustainable sourcing is firm and transparent, because we believe that <strong>sustainability is not a trend: it is a shared obligation.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work with MailComms Group to manage your physical communications\u2014letters, mailings, transactional communications\u2014you can specify in your project the use of FSC- or PEFC-certified paper, or certified recycled paper. Our team will advise you on the most appropriate option based on the type of communication, the volume, and your corporate sustainability goals. This way, your ESG commitments are directly reflected in your communications with customers without you having to manage the supply chain yourself.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See <a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/services\/printing-and-finishing-services\/\">sustainable printing services<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;110px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782297803573{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;cinco&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782297791166{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221; dp_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the difference between FSC-certified paper and PEFC-certified paper?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Dosis%3A200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; custom_el_class=&#8221;mg-b-0 fondo-gris-preguntas-frecuentes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\">FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) are the two most widely recognized international forest certification standards. Both ensure that paper comes from responsibly managed forests with guaranteed reforestation. The main difference lies in geographic scope: FSC has a greater presence in international and tropical markets, while PEFC is the dominant standard in Europe. Both are equivalent in terms of certification rigor and both include chain-of-custody traceability.   <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is recycled paper always more sustainable than certified paper?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Dosis%3A200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; custom_el_class=&#8221;mg-b-0 fondo-gris-preguntas-frecuentes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Not necessarily. Recycled paper reduces the demand for virgin fiber and is beneficial for the circular economy, but it does not always have a lower carbon footprint than certified paper: the deinking and bleaching process for recycled paper has an energy cost that can be comparable to or higher than that of producing certified paper from well-managed forests. The most sustainable option depends on the context, the priority environmental goals, and the paper\u2019s origin. The best choice is recycled paper with FSC Recycled or PEFC Recycled certification, which combines both guarantees.   <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What does it mean when a supplier has FSC or PEFC chain-of-custody certification?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Dosis%3A200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; custom_el_class=&#8221;mg-b-0 fondo-gris-preguntas-frecuentes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification verifies that the supplier can trace the origin of the paper from the certified forest to the final product delivered to the customer. This means that at every link in the chain\u2014paper manufacturer, converter, printer, distributor\u2014the necessary controls have been implemented to ensure that certified material is not mixed with non-certified material. MailComms Group holds CoC certifications from FSC (AEN-COC-00075) and PEFC (AEN-PEFC-COC-0247).  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can a company ensure that its physical communications are sustainable?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Dosis%3A200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; custom_el_class=&#8221;mg-b-0 fondo-gris-preguntas-frecuentes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Choose a printing service provider that holds active FSC or PEFC chain-of-custody certification and can verify the origin of the paper used in each project. Additionally, you can request certified recycled paper, optimize the design to reduce paper weight and waste, and choose formats and finishes that make it easier to recycle the document once the recipient receives it. A supplier such as MailComms Group, with FSC, PEFC, and Zero Waste certifications, offers these guarantees as an integrated solution.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What are the SDGs, and how do they relate to the sustainable use of paper?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Dosis%3A200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; custom_el_class=&#8221;mg-b-0 fondo-gris-preguntas-frecuentes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are the 17 goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. 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