VANCOUVER/TORONTO—Canopy, an environmental organization,  is launching the Ancient Forest Friendly Award to recognize companies with forward-looking environmental policies. The categories include gold, silver, most improved and conservation supporter.

Printers, publishers and all other companies that have an eco-paper policy developed with Canopy can apply for the awards. Canopy will work with applicants who don't yet have a policy.
"Awards will celebrate your company's progress climbing the Environmental Paper Network's approved Paper Steps, including the use of papers found in Canopy's eco-paper database," noted the company. "An Ancient Forest Friendly award shows the marketplace that your company walks the talk when it comes to the environment."

Canopy describes itself as an independent, non-profit organization working to protect the world's forests, species and climate by engaging the business community and public to create a sustainable and innovative supply chain.

To enter, complete a Canopy survey by Aug. 15 that measures a company's environmental policy implementation. There are no fees.