Biofore Magazine 2022

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NEWS IN BR I EF

UPM Forest Action launched

A new global forest responsibility programme that will run until 2030 is our latest undertaking to raise the bar when it comes to continually developing leading industry practices in sustainable forestry. Named UPM Forest Action, it will cover climate and biodiversity targets, as well as sustainability criteria related to water, soil and economic and social contributions. All objectives will be implemented in our own forests and plantations and promoted throughout our wood supply chain. Local characteristics will be considered to maximise the positive impact.

In 1872, the Verla groundwood mill and the Kymi and Kuusankoski paper mills began operation. Pori’s Seikku sawmill and the Valkeakoski groundwood and paper mill were also established in the same year, with production starting at the latter in 1873. MILLS CELEBRATE 150 YEARS

EcoVadis has recognised UPM on a Platinum level based on our sustainability performance. The rating helps customers evaluate supplier responsibility and only 1% of the 90,000 global companies assessed received its highest level of recognition. ECOVADIS PLATINUM RATING

CLEANER SHIPPING AHEAD

UPM has become the first Finnish company, acting as a shipper

and charterer, to discharge ship-generated wastewater on land and use circular economy solutions in wastewater treatment. The new model will be implemented in four of Finland’s most important ports.

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SELF-ADHESIVE LINE GROWTH

The acquisition of AMC AG will strengthen UPM Raflatac’s position in Central Europe and expand the product offering to new self-adhesive product lines. Founded in 1996, the German firm employs more than 300 people and operates two factories.