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American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement following the final passage of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) delay...

Eminence is also calling for GPI's board chair, Philip Martens, to resign amid alleged mismanagement of the CEO transition as well as other accusations, such as "eyebrow-raising stock sales" shortly before Doss' ouster.

Yes, we have a safety month on our editorial calendar, but today I am asking who is in charge of safety? The answer is the highest-ranking executive on your site. In fact, in Europe, this can result in jail time for this person if a severe enough accident occurs. But we are in Human Resources month and perhaps the appropriate question is, who is responsible for supporting this executive in the area of safety? This is, in most cases, the Human Resources department.

Sims previously served as chief operating officer, leading commercial and operational functions, before succeeding Jean-Michel Ribiéras, who will retire as chairman and CEO Dec. 31.

Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, has commenced operations this week at its new fluff pulp production line located in its Limeira unit in Brazil's São Paulo state. This R$490 million investment increases Suzano's total fluff pulp production capacity by more than 400%, from 100,000 to 440,000 tonnes per year.

MM Group's exceptional ranking reflects the breadth and quality of its ESG disclosures across environmental, social and governance criteria. PwC's methodology explicitly rewards transparent, quantitative reporting, and MM achieved strong results in several areas where measurable data and clearly defined targets are required.

After reviewing public comments, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a modified Title V air quality permit to Domtar Paper Co. in Martin County.

Stora Enso's EUR 30 million investment to renew energy use and processes at the Heinola Fluting Mill was completed in the final quarter of 2025.

Once fully ramped up, the paper machine will produce 420,000 tons of high-quality recycled containerboard.

The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.

Transaction is Expected to Close in Mid-2026

Mativ Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Scott Minder as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Minder will succeed Greg Weitzel, who will remain with the Company through December 31, 2025..

Efforts underscore the company's commitment to Building a Better World™ through contributions to more than 120 nonprofits and public schools.

The closing impacts 189 employees.

The planned shutdown of Crofton's pulp and paper mill was scheduled to take place Dec. 15, but Domtar's senior director of public affairs said the change will benefit employees and suppliers.

Boise Cascade Company announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Humphrey Company, Inc., a two-step distributor of building materials located in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

In addition to climate action, Ahlstrom has received ratings for its Water security and Forests disclosures, achieving a score B for both themes.

UPM has signed a new EUR 1 250 million syndicated multi-currency revolving credit facility agreement. The committed facility has a maturity of five years with two one-year extension options subject to lenders' approval.

Stora Enso continues to be late with its invoice payments to subcontractors, and to a greater extent than when Dagens industri made its revelation last fall.

Lennart Eberleh, CEO of pulp producer Rottneros, has resigned to take up another position outside the company. He will leave his position during the first half of 2026, according to a press release.

All 144 employees who were temporarily laid off in early November are expected to return by Wednesday, representing about one-third of the mill's workforce.

CDP recognises Mondi's leading practices with a prestigious 'A' score for Forests and 'A-' for both Climate change and Water security.

Unifor members at the now-shuttered Northern Pulp mill in Pictou, Nova Scotia, will see their pension fund made whole and fully wound up as the company's woodland assets secures a buyer at auction for $235 million.

ANDRITZ, which supplied the technology and developed the new biological sludge drying plant for Eldorado Brasil Celulose's pulp mill in Três Lagoas, Brazil, celebrated the plant's successful start of operations.