Sustainable From the Start
At RYAM, sustainability is not a separate business initiative—it is embedded in how we operate. Our products are derived from renewable forest resources, our manufacturing facilities rely heavily on renewable energy, and our long-term success depends on the health of working forests, resilient operations, engaged employees, and strong communities.
We believe sustainability is achieved through responsible stewardship, sound governance, continuous improvement, and transparency. Through our policies, management systems, certifications, and public disclosures, we work to create long-term value for customers, employees, communities, and shareholders.
Transparency & Accountability
RYAM participates in several internationally recognized sustainability disclosure, certification, and assessment programs to help evaluate and improve our environmental, social, governance, and supply-chain performance.
Our efforts include:
- CDP Climate Change, Forests, and Water Security disclosures
- EcoVadis sustainability assessments
- FSC® and PEFC™ forestry certification systems
- ISO-certified management systems
- Public sustainability, policy, and performance disclosures
These frameworks provide important feedback, help inform continuous improvement efforts, and support customer, investor, and stakeholder expectations for transparency and responsible business practices.
Performance Highlights
As of RYAM’s most recent external evaluations:
- CDP awarded RYAM an overall B score across Climate Change, Forests, and Water Security disclosures. Strengths included governance, risk management, environmental reporting, verification processes, and emissions management.
- EcoVadis awarded RYAM an overall sustainability score of 67/100, placing the company in the 80th percentile of rated organizations. Strong performance areas included Labor & Human Rights, Sustainable Procurement, environmental management systems, certifications, and sustainability transparency.
- RYAM maintains internationally recognized forestry certification and chain-of-custody systems, including FSC and PEFC certification programs that support responsible sourcing, forest stewardship, and supply-chain transparency.
Continuous Improvement
Sustainability expectations, customer requirements, certification standards, and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve. RYAM regularly reviews its programs, disclosures, management systems, and performance objectives to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen the long-term resilience of our business.