Resolute's false promises : Des promesses à la réalité : le développement (non)durable de Résolu

One of the largest logging companies in Canada's boreal Forest, Resolute Forest Products (TSX/NYSE: RFP) operates in Quebec and Ontario, providing a range of forest products to domestic and international markets. in marketing itself around the world, Resolute makes a number of impressive "sustainability" claims to assure existing and potential customers of its commitment to preserving Canada's forests, respecting indigenous rights and supporting local communities. buy our products, they say, and you will help conserve forests. With 2012 sales of $4.5 billion, 22 mills and around 9,000 employees, Resolute is positioned to be a leader in Canada's forest industry. But while Resolute talks a good sustainability talk, scratch below the surface and a different story emerges - a story that should be of concern to customers looking for responsibly sourced forest products that meet their environmental procurement policies and practices.