TRANSFORMATION
The pulp and paper sector is entering a revival era.
Declines in printing and writing paper have largely run their course and we are seeing demand stabilize. Today, the majority of demand for pulp and paper produced in BC is for packaging, tissue & towel, and specialty papers.
All of these paper grades are profitable, have growing demand and a positive long-term outlook.

TRANSFORMATION
BC Pulp, Paper & Bio-products Sector Value-Added Transformation Plan
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Nearly $10 Billion in major capital projects were investigated.
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The $2.9 Billion Transformation Plan includes only the most attractive projects.
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This Plan delivers major environmental, social, and economic benefits to the Province (more detail is provided in the Transformation Tab).
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Focus on green, sustainable, value-added products;
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Achieving zero carbon emissions in manufacturing processes;
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Meaningful engagement of First Nations and rural communities;
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Industry has made hundreds of millions in investment to reduce emissions over the past decades.
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Pulp and Paper manufacturing is a green process, as its main input – wood fiber – is a renewable resource and all of the water and chemicals used to make P&P are recycled and reused.
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Finally, the Industry is positioned to achieve ZERO NET CARBON EMISSIONS with its Transformation Plan.
Many of the capital projects are focused upon fundamentally reducing carbon emissions. What is exciting is that kraft pulp mills can achieve zero net carbon emissions by:
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Installing new hog fuel pressing & drying equipment and upgrading power boilers to best available technology, to allow the removal of natural gas used in Power Boilers; and
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Investing in projects such as Ligno-boost, Syngas or RNG (replacing all lime kiln natural gas consumption).

Achieving zero carbon emissions
Pulp, paper, and bio-products companies already have established relationships with First Nations in their operating areas, including formal business relationships and partnerships. This is aligned with one of the top priorities of the Provincial government, and clearly articulated in the Ministry of Forests Intentions.
Many small, rural BC communities are dependent upon the forest industry for most of their employment and tax base. This includes nearly 200 BC communities which have pulp and paper mills (16), sawmills, (121), pellet plants (13), veneer plants (11), and cedar shake and shingle mills (35). New will investments secure employment and industrial tax revenues critical to sustain small communities.

Meaningful engagement of First Nations and rural communities
GREEN PRODUCTION PROCESS
Green, sustainable, value-added products
Not only are the end use markets we now sell to are sustainable, but the Pulp and Paper sector itself is a positive, green story that needs to be told as summarized below.
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GREEN PRODUCTION PROCESS – Wood waste is the main input, and every ingredient is fully utilized and recycled. BC mills have invested hundreds of millions of dollars to achieve best in class environmental performance.
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RENEWABLE – Wood fibre is a renewable resource. 3 trees are planted for every tree cut in BC.
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SUSTAINABLE – With the $2.9 Billion of planned investment, mills will be cost competitive over the long-term and can achieve zero carbon emissions.
