GP PRO Sustainability Platform: Three Pillars for Reducing Environmental Impacts

At GP PRO (Georgia-Pacific), sustainability is fundamental to everything we do. Our approach to sustainability is not just about reducing our environmental footprint; it's about innovating, producing products our customers value and finding new ways of meeting needs and driving conservation activities. Our sustainability framework defines 3 pillars and accompanying strategies: Source Responsibly, Responsible Manufacturing and Distribution, and Reduce Waste.

At Georgia-Pacific, we work to use resources efficiently, source responsibly, protect endangered areas, and support wildlife conservation and biodiversity. It is all part of our commitment to helping maintain healthy forests for generations to come. We make thoughtful choices about what we use to make our products. For instance, GP PRO's tissue, towel, and napkin products employ an extensive use of recycled fiber, culminating in over 500,000 tons of recovered paper saved from ending up in landfills in 2023. Furthermore, we work with suppliers and non-governmental organizations to conserve and protect water, restore vulnerable wildlife habitats and ensure there are flourishing forests for future generations.

GP PRO’s sustainable manufacturing practices and a streamlined distribution network are designed to cut energy consumption and reduce emissions through more efficient truckloads, route optimization, and more sustainable methods of transportation. We thoughtfully design our products, so they use fewer resources in manufacturing and in shipping. For example, Compact® Coreless Recycled Toilet Paper is designed so you can use 100% of the toilet paper and help eliminate stub roll waste. Furthermore, the absence of coreless rolls results in a higher number of sheets per case and increased sheet capacity on each truck. That means fewer trucks on the road, helping to avoid emissions associated with shipping our products to our customers. We’ve also designed our toilet paper refill options to save up to 95% in packaging waste compared to our standard roll refills by eliminating stub-rolls, corrugate cores, paper roll wraps and outer cardboard shipping boxes.

Our innovative, controlled dispensing solutions help our customers use less and waste less, saving them time and money while reducing environmental impacts. For example, our Pacific Blue Ultra® Automated Paper Towel Dispenser provides one-at-a-time dispensing which helps reduce towel usage and helps our customers be more efficient in their operations by extending maintenance intervals. Likewise, the Dixie Ultra® SmartStock® Tri-Tower Dispenser features one-at-a-time dispensing which helps reduce cutlery usage by approximately 31% when compared to bulk utensils in open bins. By dispensing 99% of their contents enMotion® soap and sanitizer refill bottles help reduce waste and they are 100% recyclable.