Book Chain Project: Supporting Sustainable Publishing From Forest to Final Page
Book Chain Project: Supporting Sustainable Publishing From Forest to Final Page
In an era where supply chain transparency and environmental responsibility are paramount, the Book Chain Project stands as a leading global initiative to support publishers in making informed, ethical, and sustainable choices across their print supply chains.
🌍 What is the Book Chain Project?
The Book Chain Project is a collaborative initiative used by over 30 global publishers. It provides tools, data, and frameworks to assess:
📄 Paper Sourcing – Is your paper responsibly sourced, FSC/PEFC certified, or recycled?
🏭 Print Supply Chain Risk – Are your suppliers compliant with ethical, labor, and safety standards?
🌿 Chemical Safety – Are materials used in books safe for people and the planet?
It enables publishers to make better, more sustainable choices throughout the book production process—while meeting stakeholder and regulatory expectations.
📊 Why It Matters
📚 Build Trust with Global Publishers
🌱 Strengthen Your Environmental Profile
📦 Increase Supplier Transparency
✅ Meet Market & Legal Requirements (e.g., FSC, EUTR/EUDR)
🤝 Be Part of a Global Movement for Sustainable Publishing
🔎 GoSet’s Support Services for the Book Chain Project
We provide end-to-end consulting and implementation support tailored to your role in the book supply chain:
✅ For Publishers:
- Evaluation of current sourcing and printing practices
- Support in adopting and using Book Chain Project tools
- Paper grade selection and compliance mapping
- Sustainability reporting aligned with BCP standards
🏭 For Printers and Suppliers:
- Training on Book Chain Project expectations and reporting
- Support with PRELIMS and Chemical Reporting Framework submissions
- Guidance on improving ESG practices to meet publisher requirements
Risk mitigation strategies for social and environmental compliance
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