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Faber-Castell Sustainability Actions

Publishes sustainability reports

Faber-Castell publishes sustainability reporting in several formats, including Sustainability Insights and Sustainability Details. The company says these cover its sites worldwide and include key figures, projects, and goals for the latest fiscal year. It also says its reporting follows the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI, a common way companies report sustainability data) and takes the UN Global Compact into account. The reports also link projects to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are global goals for social and environmental progress.

Manages forests in Brazil

The company says it manages 8,200 hectares of forest in Brazil and uses this land as a long-term source of wood for pencils. It says the forest also supports biodiversity, with hundreds of animal species living there. Faber-Castell says it plants 300,000 new pine seedlings each year and keeps 4.5 million pine trees in the forest area. It also says a quarter of the forest is left as protected nature reserve. This is part of its responsible forestry work and raw material supply.

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Uses renewable energy

Faber-Castell says a large share of the electricity used across its sites comes from renewable sources. One source says 87% of electricity worldwide came from renewables, while another says all electricity at its production and affiliated distribution sites in Brazil, Peru, Austria, and Germany came from renewable sources in fiscal year 2022/23. The company also says it generates energy from solar panels, hydropower, and thermal energy from wood waste. In simple terms, it is trying to cut fossil fuel use and make its energy supply cleaner.

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Expands recycled plastics use

The company says it has been making more pens from recycled plastics since 2016. It also says it wants to replace new plastic in products with recycled or bio-based plastics, which are made from plant-based or recycled sources. For packaging, it says it aims to reduce single-use virgin plastic and use cardboard or other materials where possible. The company also says many products are refillable, which can help them last longer and reduce waste.

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Runs social and conduct policies

Faber-Castell says it has a company Code of Conduct called the Faber-Castell Charter, which gives employees rules for fair and transparent behaviour. A press release also says the company introduced a Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Guideline in 2025 to support equal opportunities. The company has also said it has taken part in the UN Global Compact since 2003. These steps point to a formal approach to workplace behaviour, fairness, and responsible business governance.

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Supports children’s aid projects

The company says the Graf von Faber-Castell Children’s Fund Foundation has supported humanitarian children’s aid projects for 25 years. It says the foundation helps kindergartens, schools, hospitals, and orphanages in different countries. Faber-Castell also says it supports creativity and education through drawing and painting competitions in several places. This shows a social focus beyond its core products, especially around children and learning.

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