Tools and Resources
The More You Know
Canopy has developed and compiled numerous tools ready to assist our partner companies. These resources will help your company understand, navigate, and implement sustainable procurement policies that work for both your business, and the natural world.
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Understanding What’s At Stake
Learn more about Ancient and Endangered Forests, why it is so essential to protect and conserve them, and how to avoid sourcing from vital forest ecosystems.
ForestMapper
ForestMapper is an interactive map developed by scientific experts to help buyers and suppliers locate Ancient and Endangered Forests and identify areas of potential sourcing risk to assist in the transition to more sustainable supply chains.
Survival: A Pulp Thriller
See our ten-year action plan for removing 50% of the wood fibre from the pulp for paper and MMCF supply chain by 2030.
Why are Ancient and Endangered Forests irreplaceable?
Get a summary explaining why Ancient and Endangered Forests are important to water, biodiversity and the climate.
Fabric Sourcing Tools
For our partners in the clothing and fashion industry, the following resources support the elimination of viscose, rayon, modal, lyocell, acetate, and other trademarked brands sourced from Ancient and Endangered Forests, as well as the development of innovative sustainable fabrics.
Hot Button Report
The Hot Button Report is a ranking of the world’s rayon/viscose producers and their progress on eliminating Ancient and Endangered Forests from their supply, as well as their efforts to forward innovation and conservation.
CanopyStyle Audits
Canopy contracts third party audits of MMCF producers to verify the degree to which they are at risk, or not, of sourcing from Ancient and Endangered Forests.
Next Generation Solution Providers
Beyond managing risk, brands and retailers are encouraged to use fabrics made from Next Generation Solutions, like recycled textiles, instead of endangered forests. Check this page regularly for updated information.
Paper and Packaging Supply Chain Tools
When paper and packaging partners are looking to eliminate sourcing from Ancient and Endangered Forests, these resources can guide them to forest-free paper and packaging solutions.
EcoPaper Database
A regularly updated list of leading ecopaper and packaging currently available around the world, and several other global regions.
The Paper Steps
Follow the hierarchy to ensure you are making environmentally responsible paper sourcing choices.
The Paper Calculator
The Environmental Paper Network allows you to compare impact/benefit between paper types and/or calculate by volume, content, and paper/packaging type.
Recycled Paper Fact Sheet
Find facts about recycled content in all paper grades, including packaging, printing, writing paper, and more.
Blueline Ranking
The Blueline Ranking is Canopy’s annual business consumer guide ranking North America’s top printers (by sales) according to 41 Ancient and Endangered Forest conservation and transparently reported sustainability criteria.
ForestMapper
For companies that want to eliminate Ancient and Endangered Forest fibre from their pulp, paper, and packaging supply chain, this map identifies these forests globally and regionally.
Elements of a Leading Policy
Find Canopy’s recommendations for a credible and leading paper procurement policy.
Survival: A Pulp Thriller
See our ten-year action plan for removing 50% of the wood fibre from the pulp for paper and MMCF supply chain by 2030.
Canopy’s Fact Sheets
Learn about the world’s Ancient and Endangered Forests. Explore and download Canopy’s fact sheets.
