Environmental

Huhtamaki has received the prestigious Gold Medal from EcoVadis for the fifth consecutive year, placing us in the top 5% of more than 130,000 rated companies worldwide.

Mercer International Inc., a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that it has received an updated ESG Risk Rating of 16.8 from Sustainalytics. This updated score reflects continued improvement from its 2024 rating of 17.4, underscoring Mercer's ongoing progress and commitment to ESG risk management.

The ISFC was formed as a new global not-for-profit Association in January 2024.

The Government of Ontario is protecting workers and jobs in the forest sector by investing over $9.1 million in five research, innovation and modernization projects in Eastern Ontario. The investments from the Forest Biomass Program will help boost Ontario's forest sector's competitive advantage by creating new jobs, increasing productivity and opening up opportunities for revenue streams in new markets.

Sonoco joined PSC in 2024 to align its packaging innovations with PSC's mission of advancing sustainable business practices across the pet industry. PSC accreditation is awarded to companies demonstrating tangible progress in environmental stewardship, social responsibility and transparent reporting.

Ahlstrom's Thilmany facility, an over-100-year-old paper mill, received Focus on Energy's Energy Efficiency Excellence Award for 2025, with the program celebrating the plant's achievements over the last eight years.

TFL 3 is located within the Selkirk Natural Resource District, about 40 kilometres north of Castlegar, near Slocan, Canada.

With the goal of strengthening the forest's role in climate transition, Södra's Research Foundation is investing SEK 8.75 million in seven research projects. The projects range from soil and growing forests to innovative solutions contributing to the green transition.

In collaboration with the AI company Terra Labs, Södra is now launching an initiative to ensure that members have continuous access to regularly updated insights about their forests. Broad knowledge of forest owners' needs is being combined with AI, automated data, and new working methods to provide members with the best possible decision-making support regarding their forest.

Stora Enso and Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland announced the start of a cooperation to protect the highly endangered freshwater pearl mussel in Finland. During the almost six-year contract period, mussel habitats will be mapped, inventoried and restored, watercourses will be restored and managed, and information system data will be improved. Stora Enso will finance the programme with Euro 1.1 million by the end of 2030.

As Japan accelerates its Green Growth Strategy to achieve carbon neutrality and economic sustainability, APP Group is strengthening bilateral economic relations by providing sustainable forestry solutions and responsible pulp and paper production.

DATA Communications Management Corp., a leading Canadian provider of print and digital solutions that help simplify complex marketing communications and workflow, is excited to announce that its client, Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd., has hit a significant milestone through its participation in the PrintReleaf program: over 50,000 trees planted at reforestation projects around the world.

Each year, more than seven million tons of logs travel safely across PotlatchDeltic's extensive network of forest roads, crossing numerous streams using approximately 39,000 culverts and 100 bridges.

Mercer Holz GmbH is setting a strong example for sustainability and innovation in the transport sector: Mercer Holz presented its two new, fully electric e-trucks for the first time at the Open Day event at its sister plant Mercer Rosenthal.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content.

According to the report, the Smurfit Westrock Paper Mill in Covington ranks as one of the top paper mill polluters in the nation.

AFRY Management Consulting has prepared a comparative study on the carbon footprint of Metsä Wood's Kerto® LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) product.

Identifies Coatings and Treatments that can be Repulped and Recycled

Pregis®, a global leader in protective packaging, mailing and bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, has expanded its EasyPack® on-demand paper portfolio with the introduction of GeoTerra® paper in white.

Södra will continue to be a significant player in green electricity production by generating electricity from biomass, wind and water in 2024.

UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Climate Review, highlighting the significant progress it has made as a global partner for sustainable material solutions. The Review showcases how UPM Raflatac and its partners are driving climate action in three focus areas: forests and land, emission reductions and products and services.

Following extended technical, commercial and strategic evaluations UPM plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in Rotterdam and to withdraw from all site-related commitments associated with the Rotterdam investment.

Stakeholder-Driven Strategy Sets Performance Targets to Track Progress and Ensure Transparent Delivery of Impacts

Georgia-Pacific's Savannah River mill in Rincon, Georgia, now accepts polyethylene (PE)-coated paper cups in its mixed paper stock for recycling.

This document highlights the Company's unwavering commitment to responsible business practices, which have guided its vision and operations for decades.