Mitsubishi Paper Mills Group Receives FSC Japan 20th Anniversary “First Pioneer COC Award”

Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited (FSC-C021528) and Mitsubishi Oji Paper Sales Co., Ltd. (FSC-C011851) announced that they have received the “First Pioneer COC Award” as part of a special recognition program organized by FSC Japan to commemorate its 20th anniversary.

The award recognizes the companies’ achievement as the first paper manufacturer and paper trading company in Japan to obtain FSC Chain of Custody (COC) certification, according to FSC Japan.

Award Details

Award Name: First Pioneer COC Award

• Mitsubishi Paper Mills: Paper Manufacturing Category

• Mitsubishi Oji Paper Sales: Paper Trading Company Category

Eligible Companies:
Companies that were the first paper manufacturer and paper trading company in Japan to obtain FSC COC certification.

Presented By:
FSC Japan

Reasons for the Award and Company Initiatives

FSC Japan marks its 20th anniversary this year, having been established in 2006. Mitsubishi Paper Mills was recognized for identifying the value of forest certification systems at an early stage and for its long-standing contribution to maintaining, promoting, and expanding certification programs. The company was honored as a pioneering organization in the field.

The company has focused on promoting responsible forest management based on international forest certification systems and on developing certified manufacturing and supply chains.

More recently, the company’s household paper brand, Nacré, received the 2026 Social Products Award for its use of FSC-certified materials and pulp made entirely from domestically sourced Japanese timber. The product was recognized as a regional resource-circulation model, reflecting the company’s long-term commitment to environmental sustainability.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills stated that it will continue supporting the sustainable management of forest resources and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through the development of products that balance environmental responsibility with product quality and performance.