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Queensland Tissue Products

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AUS
Rating
Some praise, no criticism

Recycled paper products manufacturer

This company produces mainly products made from recycled paper. Previously known as Softex Industries. Bought by ABC Tissue in 2003.

Company Ownership

Queensland Tissue Products Pty Ltd   AUS     website         
  ABC Tissue Products Pty Ltd   
   owns 100% of Queensland Tissue Products Pty Ltd  
AUS     website   email      

Paper product manufacturing

Operations include paper mills in NSW and Queensland. Paper sources include recycled paper, FSC and PEFC certified raw materials. The family of late founder Henry Ngai owns about 70% of the company, but is rumoured to be looking for a buyer.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Queensland Tissue Products Pty Ltd
Business Ethics Environmental claims
This company has states a number of claims on its website including reduced greenhouse gas emission and power consumption, sustainable sourcing, PEFC accreditation, and supporting the Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation.
Source: company website (2020)
ABC Tissue Products Pty Ltd
Environment Some products have recycled content - Made in Australia
Some brands/products that this company sells are made from 100% recycled waste paper. Products are Made in Australia.
Source: Naturale (2016)
Environment 4/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) in its 2022 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO (2022)
Business Ethics Political donations
According to the democracyforsale.net website, this company donated $32,000 to Australia's major political parties between 2012 and 2018, as disclosed to the Australian Electoral Commision (AEC).
Source: Democracy For Sale (2018)
Environment FSC certification
This company holds Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification, and sells products certified as FSC Mix and FSC Recycled.
Source: FSC (2017)
Business Ethics Charitable donations
According to their own website, this company has donated over $6.2 million in the last decade to a variety of Australian causes including tsunami and bush fire relief and also helped establish and fund ABC Tissue Express to assist people with vision and hearing problems in Cambodia and mainland China.
Source: company website (2014)
Business Ethics Environmental claims
This company has environmental claims on its website outlining their commitment to purchasing forest products from legal, non-controversial sources that support the environment and adhere to ILO Conventions.
Source: company website (2020)

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Company Details

Type Wholly-owned subsidiary
Employees 200 (2008)

Contact Details

Address 45-57 Antimony St, Carole Park, QLD, 4300, Australia
Phone 07 3331 2100
Website www.qtp.com.au

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