Torraspapel extends its "Paper Profile" declaration to specialty papers

BARCELONA, Nov. 17, 2010 (Press Release) - The "Paper Profile" provides uniform, standard information regarding paper composition and key environmental parameters.

Following the publication of "Paper Profile" statements for its coated and uncoated papers, Torraspapel, part of the Lecta Group, has extended its environmental credentials by providing the same information for its specialty - metallized, carbonless copy, thermal and cast coated - papers.

Transparent communication as well as reduction of the environmental footprint of its operations is fundamental to Torraspapel's environmental policy. As proof of this, the company makes "Paper Profile" statement available to its customers containing vital information about its products: composition, key environmental parameters - emissions to air and water, solid waste landfill and consumption of purchased electricity -, and environmental management and wood procurement certifications.

Torraspapel, along with Condat and Cartiere del Garda, all members of the Lecta Group, supports the "Paper Profile" initiative, which demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by supplying paper purchasers with relevant, uniform environmental information, enabling them to make more enlightened choices.

Torraspapel's entire range of coated, uncoated, metallized, carbonless, thermal and cast coated papers are available with a "Paper Profile" statement in three languages: Spanish, English and French.