Biofore Magazine 2020

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Number of broadleaved trees to be doubled

Current research shows that increasing the proportion of broadleaved trees improves forest growth and yield as well as species diversity and resistance to climate change. UPM plans to increase the proportion of broadleaved trees to one-fifth of all tree species growing in habitats that are suitable for birch. UPM is the first forest company in the world to officially adopt measurable targets for enhancing biodiversity in its forests, and this decision is one part of an extensive toolkit of instruments for safe- guarding biodiversity.

UPM is one of the first global forest industry companies to make this commitment to pursue science-based measures to limit global temperature rise. The company will strive to mitigate climate change and drive value creation through innovation, emissions reduction and practising sustainable forestry. UPM COMMITS TO UN BUSINESS AMBITION FOR 1.5°C

Leading medical device distributor Steripolar now sells UPM’s FibDex ® wound dressing made from nanofibrillar cellulose to Finnish healthcare professionals. The dressings gradually peel away as wounds heal, eliminating the need for dressing changes and avoiding damage to the new skin. FIRST CLINICAL BIOMEDICAL PRODUCT BROUGHT TO MARKET

UPM has procured half a million facial masks COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES

PHOTO AAPO RAINIO

UPM STARTS PARTNERSHIP WITH SCOUTS AND GUIDES OF FINLAND

that UPM production sites can provide to their local communities free of charge. Thanks to this initiative, thousands of masks have been donated to healthcare units, nursing homes, day care centres and cancer organisations.

This new two-year partnership will support scouting as a hobby among Finnish children and help them build a relationship with na- ture. Through the partnership, UPM hopes to increase the dialogue between youth, compa- nies and policymakers especially on topics concerning climate change and responsibility.