Appleton Coated LLC Joins Green-e Marketplace With 100% Renewable Energy Commitment

Wisconsin-based coated paper company purchases 46,425 MWh of Green-e Energy Certified renewable energy for its headquarters and Utopia products

Contact Jeff Swenerton Communications Director Center for Resource Solutions 415-561-2119 jeff@resource-solutions.org

Heather West Heather West Public Relations 612-724-8760 heather@heatherwestpr.com

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 27, 2011)—Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) announced today that Appleton Coated, a paper company in Combined Locks, WI, has joined Green-e® Marketplace by purchasing 46,425 megawatt-hours (MWh) of Green-e Energy Certified renewable energy certificates—enough to meet 100 percent of the total annual electricity needs for its headquarters and Utopia line of paper products. The company's purchase of certified renewable energy certificates sourced from domestic wind generation qualifies it for the program. By participating in Green-e Marketplace, Appleton Coated can now display the Green-e logo to inform its customers of its commitment to clean, renewable energy.

"Appleton Coated is showing their leadership in sustainability by supporting renewable energy for their Utopia products," said Orrin Cook, manager of Green-e Marketplace. "Their purchase of renewable energy, which goes along with their Forest Stewardship Council certifications, has made them a clear industry leader. We congratulate them on their initiative."

Ann Whalen, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Customer Service, said "Our alliance with Green-e Marketplace represents a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainable, verifiable energy practices and our goal of reducing fossil fuel usage. We are also expanding our Green-e certified green power as a standard offering to more products. What this means is 100% of the electricity used in manufacturing these products is Green-e certified renewable energy." Utopia Premium, U1, U1x:Green, U2, and U2:XG are manufactured with 100% certified renewable energy.

Appleton Coated joins a growing list of companies and organizations taking real action to reduce the impact of their energy use. Electricity generated from renewable sources results in less environmental waste and pollution and displaces other non-renewable sources from the electric grid. Appleton Coated's purchase of electricity created from nearly emissions-free renewable sources avoids carbon dioxide and other pollutants and serves to build the market for renewable energy nationwide, increasing incentives for developing new facilities. Currently, renewable energy accounts for only about four percent of total electricity generation nationwide.

Renewable energy certificates purchased from Constellation Energy by Appleton Coated were certified by Green-e Energy, the leading renewable energy certification program in the nation. Green-e Energy provides independent, third-party certification to ensure renewable energy products meet strict environmental and consumer protection standards, including being sourced from verified, new facilities; not being double-counted towards any state's renewable energy goal; and being retired on behalf of the purchaser. Every Green-e Marketplace participant undergoes annual verification and audits to document that it has purchased enough certified renewable energy to meet its commitment.

About Appleton Coated
Appleton Coated provides focused market leadership in the North American coated paper industry offering the most choice in high-end coated papers coupled with exceptional service. It takes pride in its customer-driven organization that offers accessibility—and flexibility—to meet the demands of today's fast-paced, ever-changing market. Its papers are branded under the product family name Utopia. You'll find Utopia papers supporting well-known brands and organizations in marketing campaigns, corporate communications, brochures, and fine art books-the result of Appleton’s partnering with those who value corporate image. Corporations, designers, and printers specify Utopia products for their performance, aesthetics, environmental attributes, and support services. Appleton Coated, located in Combined Locks, WI with approximately 700 employees, is a subsidiary of Arjowiggins SAS, a global leader in the production of high value-added creative and technical papers. For more information, visit www.appletoncoated.com.

About Green-e Marketplace and Center for Resource Solutions
Green-e Marketplace provides forward-thinking organizations with a simple, nationally recognized logo they can use to communicate their commitment to renewable energy to their customers and shareholders. The Green-e logo is the nation's leading symbol of renewable energy excellence and distinguishes Green-e Marketplace participants as environmental leaders. Green-e is a program of Center for Resource Solutions, a nonprofit that creates policy and market solutions to advance sustainable energy. To learn more, visit Center for Resource Solutions and Green-e Marketplace.

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