The Howard Smith Paper Group first achieved its PEFC Chain of Custody supplier certification in 2007. For a copy of the Howard Smith Paper Group PEFC certificate, go to the Downloads section.

Why should I become PEFC certified?

By using PEFC labeled products, you can be assured of gaining public recognition of your environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). You can provide independent assurance to customers wishing to buy ethical products that the forests of origin are managed to the highest social and environmental standards. Increasingly organisations are realising this as an opportunity to grow their business and secure work from organisations who have committed CSR policies.

Web resource for printers, designers and users of print

To further assist printers, designers and users of print understand the benefits and opportunities of using certified material, a unique website resource has been created www.pefcpaper.co.uk.

How do I become PEFC certified?

The Howard Smith Paper Group has developed with a partner organisation, The Print Circle, a web based tool for printers, designers and publishers to understand the process and opportunities of becoming PEFC certified. Importantly, this is a competitive and simple solution. An information sheet is available for more details.

PEFC Products

With a comprehensive range of PEFC certified products there is a product suitable for every application. Our certified products along with the labeling criteria and claims can be found on our PEFC Product Group Schedule, on the Downloads section.

For more details

Additional information sheets about the PEFC and how to become certified can be downloaded from the Downloads section.

Useful Links

PEFC microsite for the print and design industry, www.pefcpaper.co.uk
PEFC global website, www.pefc.org
PEFC UK website, www.pefc.co.uk