Dive into our 2030 Goals

We're committed to the safety of the industry’s essential workforce. We promote programs to prevent serious injuries and fatalities and work towards a goal of zero injuries.

Forests and forest products hold vast potential to help meet global climate targets. AF&PA members reduced GHG emissions by more than 24% since 2005, with a new goal to double reductions by 2030.

The industry is committed to advancing resilient U.S. forests through sustainable forest management to enable the supply paper and wood products people rely on every day.

The forest products industry is circular. Trees are continuously replanted. Resources are reused and recycled during manufacturing. And paper and packaging are recycled to make new products.

Water is an essential part of the pulp and papermaking process. Our industry is committed to sustainable water management – reusing water and returning clean water back to the environment.

The economic health of the U.S. paper and wood products manufacturing industry is vital to its sustainable future. The forest products industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in the U.S.