Sustainability criteria for Tissue paper | The National Agency for Public Procurement

Tissue paper
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	Bleaching method	Core	Technical specification
Criterion information When bleaching chemical pulp, chlorine compounds (AOX) may be formed and released in the production facility's wastewater. The criteria include type of bleaching method as well as chlorine compound value. Criterion text Pulp included in printing and copying paper shall be bleached without chlorine, i.e. by the ECF or TCF methods. The AOX emissions from the production of each individual pulp shall not exceed 0.17 kg/ADt¹.
	Bleaching method	Advanced	Technical specification
Criterion information When bleaching chemical pulp, chlorine compounds (AOX) may be formed and released in the production facility's wastewater. The criteria include type of bleaching method as well as chlorine compound value. Criterion text Pulp included in printing and copying paper shall be bleached without chlorine, i.e. by the ECF or TCF methods. The AOX emissions from the production of each individual pulp shall not exceed 0.10 kg/ADt¹.
	Bleaching method	Spearhead	Award criteria
Criterion information When bleaching chemical pulp, chlorine compounds (AOX) may be formed and released in the production facility's wastewater. The criteria include type of bleaching method as well as chlorine compound value. Criterion text To be awarded [points or price deduction] in the evaluation of the bid, the supplier shall confirm, in the bid, that the AOX emissions of the individual pulps included is ≤ 0.05 kg/ADt^1.
	Emissions to air and water	Core	Technical specification
Criterion information Production of pulp and paper involves emissions of different pollutants to air and water. By setting requirements on emission levels the impact on the environment is reduced. Criterion text For parameters COD, P, S and NOx, emissions to water and air from the production of tissue paper and pulp for tissue paper shall be calculated according to EU Ecolabel criterion 1a for tissue paper. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1,5 In all cases, the total number of points shall not exceed 4,0
	Emissions to air and water	Advanced	Technical specification
Criterion information Production of pulp and paper involves emissions of different pollutants to air and water. By setting requirements on emission levels the impact on the environment is reduced. Criterion text For parameters COD, P, S and NOx, emissions to water and air from the production of tissue paper and pulp for tissue paper shall be calculated according to EU Ecolabel criterion 1a for tissue paper. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1,3 In all cases, the total number of points shall not exceed 4,0
	Greenhouse gases	Core	Technical specification
Criterion information The net contribution of carbon dioxide is formed during the combustion of fossil fuels. Elevated levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere contribute to a reduction in the radiation of heat from the Earth's surface and thus contributing to global warming. Criterion text Emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels for production of process heat and electricity used at the manufacturing of tissue paper shall be calculated according to EU Ecolabel criterion 1c for tissue paper and tissue products ((EU) 2019/70) and shall not exceed: 1200 kg CO₂/tonne for conventional tissue paper 1850 kg CO₂/tonne for structured tissue paper The actual emission value shall be calculated as the sum of the emissions from the pulp and paper production, taking into account the mixture of pulps used.
	Greenhouse gases	Spearhead	Award criteria
Criterion information The net contribution of carbon dioxide is formed during the combustion of fossil fuels. Elevated levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere contribute to a reduction in the radiation of heat from the Earth's surface and thus contributing to global warming. Criterion text To be awarded [points or price deduction] in the evaluation of the bid, the supplier shall confirm, in the bid, that emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels for production of process heat and electricity used for the manufacturing of tissue paper does not exceed 300 kg/tonne of produced paper, calculated according to EU Ecolabel criterion 1c for tissue paper and tissue products ((EU) 2019/70).
	Sustainable supply chains	Advanced	Special contract terms
Criterion information The terms regarding sustainable supply chains aim to ensure that the supplier has efficient risk management in their own operation and in the supply chain, covering the areas human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Criterion text 1. The supplier’s obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding human rights, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption (sustainable supply chains): the UN Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 32, the eight core conventions of the ILO regarding forced or compulsory labour, child labour, discrimination, as well as freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, (no 29, 87, 98, 100, 105, 111, 138, and 182), the labour law in force in the country were the work is performed, including regulations for salary, working hours, leisure time, and work environment, the environmental law in force in the country were the work is performed, and the UN Convention against Corruption. The terms regarding sustainable supply chains are called “the Terms” hereafter. When international regulations prescribe a stronger protection for the individual than the national legislation, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns all operations connected to the performance of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, according to item 3. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied concurrently throughout the entire contract period in their own operation as well as in the operation of any subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment Upon request from [the contracting authority] the supplier shall, [within six (6) weeks/other time period, specified by the contracting authority] from the receipt of the request, report compliance with the Terms in writing. The account can be submitted by form, according to appendix 1: self-assessment questionnaire. The supplier is expected to provide the information requested in the appendix. 3.2 Audit The supplier shall enable [the contracting authority] to perform audits, on their own or through a representative, with the supplier and/or its subcontractors to ensure that the supplier fulfils the obligations according to item 1 and complies with the Terms. The supplier shall provide the information and documentation necessary in connection with the audit. 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms.