Values of the CPI and why they are important

The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is a member organisation that represents 79 member companies from across the UK’s paper-based industries. We are proud to be part of that membership.

Acting as a voice for the industry it has four core values that it operates by – Optimism, Visibility, Community and Sustainability.

Optimism – We must be optimistic about the future of the Paper-based Industries in the UK. The Paper-based Industries in the UK have much to be proud about. They have cut carbon emissions by 63% relative to 1990 levels, they innovate in the development of new and exciting packaging, and they lead the UK in recovery and recycling.

Visibility – Our optimism needs to go hand in hand with greater visibility in and engagement with Westminster, Whitehall and Brussels. We need to shout louder, more often and in the right ears if we are to successfully influence UK Industrial Strategy and secure any opportunities arising from Brexit.

Community – CPI will also help its members develop roots in their local communities. Our industry is often one of the larger employers in a town, and our “licence to practice” depends on good relations locally and a positive perception of the benefits our industry brings to the community.

Sustainability – The fourth value is that of sustainability. CPI must retain attention on the fact that paper is a uniquely renewable and recyclable material and that these qualities make it the sustainable choice for a wide range of applications, today and long into the future.

These values shape the direction of our industry and the part we play in the wider paper sector which comprises paper and board manufacturers and converters, corrugated packaging producers, makers of soft tissue papers, and collectors of paper for recycling.

Gavin Richardson, CEO, Boxes and Packaging commented; “The CPI plays a vital part in co-ordinating the operations across the paper industry to ensure that we work together to deliver the best and most sustainable solutions that truly support the circular economy.

“These values direct the activities of CPI and its member organisations and ensures that we continue to aspire to greater levels of achievement and integration with business and society as a whole.”

To find out more about the CPI visit https://paper.org.uk/