While production has increased, the company notes, "the Irving team has worked hard to reduce the mill's impact on the environment." Over the past five years, the company has achieved a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions—the equivalent of about 20,000 cars off the road.
Saint John is the province's forestry hub; and Irving Paper points out that it is a significant contributor to the local economy, generating tens of millions of dollars in payroll and purchasing more than $130 million a year in goods and services from New Brunswick suppliers. The mill is also active in the community – including volunteering with the award-winning PALs program at Glen Falls School, revitalizing local playgrounds, and supporting meal programs.
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