Pencil makers
Faber-Castell has a production plant in Sydney.
Company Ownership
A.W. Faber-Castell (Aust.) Pty Ltd
AUS
Faber-Castell AG
owns 100% of A.W. Faber-Castell (Aust.) Pty Ltd
GER
Pencil makers
Founded in 1761, Faber-Castell is now in the 8th generation of the same family. Faber-Castell is the world's leading manufacturer of wood-cased pencils, with over 2 billion graphite and colour pencils made per year. Operates 14 factories in 10 countries, with sales in over 100 countries.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jun 2024)
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A.W. Faber-Castell (Aust.) Pty Ltd
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5/5 for packaging performance
This company received the highest packaging performance level of 5 (Beyond Best Practice) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO
(2024)
Faber-Castell AG
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FSC certified
Since 2010, more than 95% of the wood used by the entire Faber-Castell Group is certified according to the strict specifications of the FSC, with the remaining certified by PEFC.
Source: Faber Castell
(2021)
FSC certification
This company holds Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification, and sells products certified as FSC Mix, FSC Recycled and FSC 100%.
Source: FSC
(2023)
Social charter of 'respect'
Voluntarily commits itself to assuring, in all subsidiaries, the terms of employment and working conditions recommended by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The charter includes, amongst other things, a ban on child labour, a guarantee of safe and hygienic working conditions, and also equal opportunities and treatment, regardless of race, religion, sex, or nationality. A committee checks at regular intervals that the terms are being complied with.
Source: company website
(2012)
Previous GFTN participant
This company was a participant in WWF's Global Forest and Trade Network (GFTN), which seeks to mainstream the principles of responsible forest management and sustainable trade throughout the global forest products industry, by providing technical assistance and fostering linkages between committed companies. Independent forest certification is a key tool in this process.
Source: WWF
(2019)
Company Details
Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Contact Details
Address:
Unit 1, 69 O'Connell St, Smithfield, NSW, 2164, Australia
Freecall:
1800 677 885
Website:
Products / Brands
Faber-Castell Australia
Creativity for Kids
Arts & Crafts
Faber Castell
Stationery
Faber Castell
Erasers & Sharpeners
Faber Castell
Markers & Highlighters
Faber Castell
Pencils & Colouring