Stora Enso has set up a programme to establish a sustainability agenda for the plantations in Guangxi. This agenda will address environmental and social issues, while also setting objectives and defining indicators. The agenda will also form a useful framework for communications and reporting on Stora Enso’s sustainability work in Guangxi.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in 2005

Work has recently focused on identifying priority areas and gathering information for the final agenda. The next stage is to conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), starting in 2005, to provide valuable input for the agenda, and to help identify significant development areas and challenges. During 2005 Stora Enso also aims to start the implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 management systems for the plantations, in parallel with planning work related to the forest certification of the plantations.

CSR issues have already been incorporated into all business contracts with suppliers. Stora Enso Guangxi is also already helping to improve local children’s education, health care and well-being by providing a social development grant.