Our Commitment
Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) is committed to excellence in environmental stewardship, health and safety performance, and sustainable business practices. These principles are integral to our operations and essential to the long‑term success of our company, our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. GCF is dedicated to the responsible management of natural resources and to ensuring our global workplaces are designed and maintained to prevent accidents and injuries for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Sustainability Excellence
Sustainability is a core element of our business strategy. We strive to minimize environmental, health, and safety impacts throughout the full lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through distribution, use, and end of life management. Our commitment includes pollution prevention, supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation, and protecting biodiversity and ecosystems by responsibly managing the facilities in the communities where we operate.
Ethical and Responsible Partnerships
GCF is committed to working with customers, suppliers, vendors, contractors, joint‑venture partners, and other business associates who demonstrate strong ethical principles and a shared dedication to environmental stewardship. We support responsible fiber sourcing and maintain certification of our fiber supply chain in alignment with widely recognized global standards. Our environmental management systems are designed to reflect the nature, scale, and potential impacts of our global forestry, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
Leadership Accountability and Employee Engagement
GCF leaders are responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of this Policy and for fostering a culture that prioritizes environmental stewardship, health, safety, and sustainability. Leaders must ensure:
- Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal requirements
- Implementation of GCF’s global EHS&S management systems and performance standards
- Promoting transparent reporting of EHS&S metrics, performance, and progress toward commitments
All employees are expected to understand and support these responsibilities as an integral part of their daily work.
Continuous Improvement and Governance
Environmental, health, safety, and sustainability performance is a cornerstone of GCF’s future business success. The EHS organization supports this Policy through ongoing evaluation, continuous improvement, and alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
