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UPMhas built the world’s first biorefinery to produce wood-based biofuel on the Kaukas mill site in Lappeenranta, Finland. The biore- finery will turn crude tall oil into renewable diesel that generates fewer emissions than fossil fuels.

China is now focusing on more sustainable growth rather than just aiming at big growth rates. Until now, the export industry and large infrastructure projects have spurred on the economy. Now China wants to provide more services.

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China’s economy is still growing at an impressive pace. Ali Malassu , Head of Strategy, UPMPaper Asia analyses how the country’s economic significance together with its new focus on sustainability will affect the global economy and also UPM. 18 THE BEST TRAVEL COMPANION BlueWings magazine entertains and informs passengers on Finnair flights – and has now freshened up its look with a lighter paper grade, UPMValor paper.

UPM Valor is an environmentally friendly choice because it reduces fuel use and helps Finnair to achieve its own environmental goals. 18

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UPM is investing EUR 160million in the development of the Kymi pulpmill. The investment will not only benefit the pulpmill but also the whole of society.

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