I am happy to announce that forests continue to be this year’s fashion trend. Just this week, PAK 2000, packaging supplier to fashion’s finest companies, including Versace, Coach, Calvin Klein, and Marc Jacobs, has rejected rainforest destruction!
PAK 2000 announced that they will cut all financial ties with their majority shareholder Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), likely the biggest destroyer of Indonesian rainforests, by the end of 2009. Additionally, they are working with RAN to develop and implement a leadership paper policy that preferences recycled and FSC certified paper and phases out all controversial and high conservation value forest fiber, including all fiber from Indonesia, from its paper products within 180 days.
Photo: Greenpeace Indonesia
Thanks to all of you for your support in making Indonesian rainforest protection this year’s fashion trend. From PAK 2000’s move away from APP to the paper policies of Gucci Group, Tiffany’s & Co., Ferragamo, H&M Group, and more, the fashion industry is taking tangible and positive steps for Indonesian rainforests and the climate!
This victory is a key milestone in our continuing work to protect Indonesia’s rainforests and expose one of the world’s biggest forest and climate criminals, Asia Pulp and Paper and its parent company Sinar Mas Group.
Stay tuned for what comes next!
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This is GREAT news! One major APP customer down and a strong message from the fashion industry and the shopping bag manufacturing industry that the continued destruction of Indonesia’s rainforests will not be tolerated as part of “business as usual”. Great work!
Has PAK2000 cut ties with APP?
On their website, they posted a
letter that their new majority shareholders are Overveen Generaal
Netherlands B.V.
Has RAN verified that these private investors are legit? It seems that the
new shareholders location is Singapore. Same place as headquarters for APP. I think RAN should do their homework, before they jump in bed with PAK2000.
To anonymous, thank you for your post. This is an important and interesting claim, and we are taking it seriously by further investigating its veracity through both independent verification and direct conversations with involved parties.
If Pak has cut ties with APP, why then would they still have APP staff at the Mirror Lake office on full time as of the end of Jan 2010?
To Robin:
Why hasn’t RAN published the ovious? PAK2000 is now 100% owned by APP. Where is the outrage? Has RAN given up on their environmental causes?
To anonymous:
Thanks for your information and concern. We’re conducting independent due diligence and research on possible ongoing links between PAK 2000 and APP and have not been able to confirm them. We would be most grateful if you could provide any further evidence regarding such links. You can leave a message or contact me directly at 415-398-4404 or my colleague by e-mail lafcadio.cortesi@ran.org. We’re committed to accuracy and protecting the environment.
Sincerely,
Robin