choosing a UK supplier by ensuring they can demonstrate their ethical and sustainable practices to support your brand’s appeal.
For example, Fourstones is an FSC certified paper manufacturer and exclusively stocks FSC virgin tissue parent reels, while also producing their own recycled paper with the FSC Recycled 100% claim. This ensures that all recycled paper is made from 100% post and pre- consumer waste, Fourstones goes even further by only sourcing waste paper locally in the UK. By maintaining full control over its FSC certified materials, Fourstones provides maximum transparency, which appeals to end users and strengthens your own ESG efforts.
“Geopolitical tensions impacting critical trade routes like the Suez Canal and the Black Sea have increased lead times and costs for importing goods into the UK.”
In addition to FSC certification, other important environmental credentials like ISO 14064, which standardises carbon footprint reporting, carry significant weight. The paper industry is energy-intensive, and it’s more important than ever to be aware of the carbon footprint. Fourstones participated in a UK pilot for ISO 14064 in 2023, producing an accurate, third party audited carbon footprint report for its entire operation, including not only the converting operations but the energy- intensive paper manufacturing process too. As pressures from consumers and legislation regarding carbon emissions increase, working with an ethical UK supplier can ensure your supply chain remains transparent and sustainable, with data ready to support your business.
Regain dispenser freedom A secure UK paper supply is only as effective as the dispensers you use. There has been a rise in proprietary dispensers, also referred to as captive dispensers within the industry, sold on the promise of portion control. However, much like printers that require proprietary ink—now more expensive per millilitre than gold—the uncapped costs of paper consumables in these systems, along with potential maintenance issues, can easily outweigh any advantages, with issues only compounded when supply problems arise.
Fourstones advocates for non-proprietary dispensers, which provide greater fairness to both suppliers and end users. By manufacturing high-quality UK products for non-proprietary systems, Fourstones delivers exceptional value for money while protecting you from potential disruptions and inflexible pricing that can often rise without corresponding decreases when the market shifts.
Secure your supply chain Securing a UK supply chain offers clear benefits: protection from volatile lead times, higher ethical standards that enhance your ESG initiatives, and better value for money. Rejecting proprietary dispenser systems in favour of non-captive higher quality UK consumables can further stabilise your supply chain while offering long- term savings. Fourstones, with its ethical practices and commitment to quality, is well-positioned to support your supply chain needs with a modern selection of UK-made paper products.
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