It aims to help the way pulp and paper businesses measure the share of their product's carbon footprint.

Bernard Lombard, CEPI trade and competitiveness director, said transport is a critical issue for European paper manufacturing as it is closely related to costs, energy and climate change.

"We are creating these guidelines to help companies gain a better understanding of their environmental impact for both in and outbound transport," he said.

"The assessment will then help them devise ways to reduce the impact of transport."

CEPI is a Brussels-based non-profit making organisation that aims to promote its member's business sectors.

Useful links

CEPI Transport Carbon Footprint assessment guidelines

CEPI Framework for the development of Carbon Footprints for Paper and Board Products

CEPI Sustainability Report