Kari Jordan (Chair), Håkan Buskhe and Reima Rytsölä were elected members of the People and Culture Committee. Christiane Kuehne (Chair), Helena Hedblom and Richard Nilsson were elected members of the Sustainability and Ethics Committee.
The balance of virgin and recycled fibers in paper and paper-based packaging production is a critical and ongoing consideration by consumers. While the pursuit of environmental friendliness-or the appearance of it-drives the push towards more recycled fibers, virgin fibers are essential in crafting high-quality, durable, and sustainable paper products.
Hundreds of Cascades employees kicked off the festivities this morning with a big breakfast at Bistro sans frontière, in the heart of Kingsey Falls - the city that witnessed the birth of Cascades, way back in 1964.
Based on data reported through CDP's 2023 Climate Change, Forests and Water Security questionnaires, the MM Group is one of only 10 companies worldwide that achieved a triple 'A', out of over 21,000 companies scored in 2023.
Starting from May, Metsä Group's contract entrepreneurs will use the Phlebiopsis gigantea fungus for stump treatment and biodegradable oil to lubricate harvesters' saw chains. The changes will support Metsä Group's goals of regenerative forestry and reduce fossil carbon dioxide emissions from harvesting.
UPM Biochemicals has today announced the launch of a new range of bio-based plant stimulants, UPM SolargoTM. This launch marks UPM's entry into the large and profitable agrochemicals market with an innovative, sustainable alternative to fossil raw materials-based products.
A gas explosion occurred at Metsä Group's Kemi bioproduct mill in the evaporation plant during welding work on Thursday 21 March 2024. Three people were slightly exposed to hydrogen sulphide and were referred for a health check. The persons have returned to work after the check-up.
