And more importantly, how will they help my business?

Speak to many businesses in Southeast Asia or even in Singapore and most will agree that it’s important to “go eco-friendly” or “do better for the Earth”. However, what does it mean for many small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that are constantly battling inflation and increasing cost of goods?

At Scanpap, we believe that when helping businesses in Singapore purchase away-from-home (AFH) paper products—such as tissue, hand towels, or paper towels—choosing sustainable, accredited options helps meet corporate social responsibility goals, protect the environment, and enhance brand reputation. In the long run, we believe these advantages will do more good than harm, even for businesses looking at cost-cutting.

Why bother with looking at accredited paper mills?

Accredited paper mills produce paper products that adhere to internationally recognized sustainability and quality standards. By sourcing from these mills, your business ensures the paper supply:

• Comes from sustainably managed forests or recycled sources

• Meets rigorous environmental and ethical benchmarks

• Is subject to regular, independent audits for ongoing compliance

So what accreditation should I look out for?

• FSC Certified Paper – The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sets global standards ensuring products are from responsibly managed forests. FSC Chain-of-Custody certification tracks paper from forest to finished product, guaranteeing sustainable origin.

• PEFC Certified Paper – The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is another leading sustainability certification, verifying that products originate from sustainably managed forests.

• Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) – For businesses in Singapore, SGLS certified paper assures products have passed local risk-based environmental assessments and rigorous supply chain verification, aligned with global best practices.

• ISO 14001 Environmental Management – Accreditation often requires mills to implement environmental management systems based on ISO standards for resource efficiency and reduced impact.

• Recycled Content Certification – Labels such as FSC Recycled or Ancient Forest Friendly confirm the use of post-consumer or recycled fibers, reducing deforestation and resource use.

What if I want to go one step further in examining my paper source(s)?

At Scanpap, most of our AFH paper comes from accredited paper mills which are certified by bodies such as FSC, PEFC, SGLS and ISO 14001. We always ensure that the principal mills we work with provides us paperwork connecting their products to its certified origin.

Speak to us if you are keen to start your sustainability journey as a business! Our experienced sales team is more than ready to direct you to the options that best fit your needs.