Is the Paper in Your Books Violating the Lacey Act?
Tests detected potentially illegal wood in paper. Here are some tips to manage risk.
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Ruth Nogueron
and Craig Hanson
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3. Adopt a comprehensive forest products purchasing policy.
Establish a forest products purchasing policy that
reflects company values and incorporates environmental and social
safeguards. Such policies can be a good foundation for practicing
due care. Training employees on the policy and putting in place
systems and performance incentives for policy implementation can
effectively reduce risk.
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