Feb 21, 2008. /Lesprom.com/. The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced that the Pulp & Paper General Session of the 131st Annual Paper Week will focus on one of the most critical issues facing the forest and paper industry today - sustainability. AF&PA's Paper Week Convention takes place at the Waldorf=Astoria hotel in New York City, March 30 - April 1. Creative business leader, author, and advisor Andrew Savitz will address the importance of environmental accountability and reporting in today’s marketplace. He is an expert in stakeholder analysis, mapping, and engagement, as well as an advisor on socially responsible capital expenditures and investment. A presentation and discussion related to purchasing practices that will help ensure legal and sustainable sources will also be included in the session. In a time when environmental performance and sustainability have taken on key roles in the buying habits of consumers of forest and paper products, the Pulp & Paper General Session is a forum not to be missed. The session will be held on Monday, March 31, 2008. Paper Week is the premier annual event for the U.S. pulp, paper, and packaging industry, attracting participants from all segments of the business, including domestic and foreign companies, producers, customers, suppliers, media, business strategists, industry experts, and leading financial analysts.