Monday, 02 February 2004
Quad/Graphics Receives Chain-of-Custody Certification
World’s Largest Printer of Magazines Now Able to Offer Customers FSC-Certified Paper
Reinforcing its commitment to the environment, Quad/Graphics, the world’s largest privately held printer of magazines, catalogs and other commercial products, has earned chain-of-custody (COC). SmartWood, a program of the Rainforest Alliance, conducted the certification. Quad/Graphics’ clients may now choose to use FSC-certified paper and the FSC-trademarked “checkmark and tree” logo in their magazines, catalogs and other printed materials.
Quad/Graphics has a long-standing tradition as an environmentally friendly printer, according to Quad/Graphics President and CEO Thomas A. Quadracci. “We are proud to receive certification from the Forest Stewardship Council, which sets high standards promoting environmentally responsible forest management practices worldwide, sustaining the earth’s forest resources for future generations,” he said. “At Quad/Graphics, we are committed to doing everything we can as a company to protect and improve the environment while continuing to provide top-quality printing services to our customers.”
Michael Washburn, FSC Vice President of Forestry and Marketing, said: “Quad/Graphics’ chain-of-custody certification is an excellent complement to its overall environmental commitment. Environmental responsibility is an important part of the Quad/Graphics culture and FSC certification is another big step in their ongoing efforts to operate in an environmentally sound manner.”
The ability to display the FSC logo is important to Quad/Graphics’ customers like the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). Quad/Graphics prints NWF’s showcase magazine, National Wildlife, as well as its popular children’s publications Ranger Rick, Your Big Backyard and Wild Animal Baby. “We are thrilled that Quad/Graphics has received FSC chain-of-custody certification,” said Laura Hickey, Senior Director of Production for NWF publications. “The National Wildlife Federation is one of the largest conservation education organizations in the country, and being able to specify and use FSC-certified paper and display the FSC logo demonstrates our support of responsible forest management that is critical for maintaining healthy wildlife habitat.”
Quad/Graphics is the third largest printer—public or private—in the Western Hemisphere. Consistently, the U.S. EPA has recognized Quad/Graphics as one of the best-performing printers for its commitment to—and investment in—advanced pollution control technology. Headquartered in Sussex, WI, Quad/Graphics employs nearly 12,000 people worldwide and has annual sales of $2 billion. Some of their magazine clients include Architectural Digest, Time, Newsweek, People, Food & Wine, and National Geographic. Some of their catalog clients include J. Crew, Victoria’s Secret, Williams Sonoma, Lands’ End and SkyMall. For more information, visit www.QG.com.