Article1 min read Nov 20, 2025Billerud’s Long-Term Science Based Targets Approved – Net-Zero by 2050Billerud’s long-term climate target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 has been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This milestone complements the previously approved near-term target for 2030.
Article1 min read Sep 25, 2025Lucart Reconfirmed by EcoVadis Among the World’s Sustainability Leaders for the Fourth Consecutive YearLucart has received the “Platinum” rating for the fourth year in a row from EcoVadis, the world’s leading independent agency for corporate sustainability assessments. With an overall score of 89/100—an increase of 4 points compared to 2024—the Group ranks in the 99th percentile of more than 150,000 companies analyzed across over 250 sectors and 185 countries.
Article3 min read Jun 19, 2025Lucart Presents its 20th Sustainability ReportLucart, the multinational paper group, presented its 20th Sustainability Report at the National Museum of Science and Technology “Leonardo da Vinci” in Milan, Italy. Titled “Our Vision Lights Up the Future”, this anniversary edition marks two decades of Lucart’s solid commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability, charting the company’s evolution long before sustainability became a mainstream global concern.
Article1 min read Mar 20, 2025Voith Sets for Itself Scientifically Sound Climate TargetsThe Voith Group has set for itself scientifically based climate targets. Accordingly, the company is committed to reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its own sites (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) by 50.4% by fiscal year 2031/32 compared to the baseline year 2021/22. In addition, Voith aims to reduce GHG emissions from the use of its products (Scope 3) by 30% over the same period.
Article1 min read Feb 13, 2025Valmet Secures the Best A List Position in the CDP Climate DisclosureValmet has been recognized for its actions and strategy to mitigate climate change by receiving the best A score and maintaining its leadership position in the CDP Climate disclosure. CDP's evaluation is based on the company's disclosure about its climate-related strategy, targets, governance, risks and opportunities, risk management, and actions in the last reporting year.
Article1 min read Jan 2, 2025Mondi Completes EUR 20 Million Energy Efficiency Projects at Neusiedler Mills in AustriaMondi announced that it has made good progress on the previously announced EUR 20 million investment program at its Neusiedler uncoated fine paper mills in Austria. The full benefit of the upgrades is expected from the first quarter of 2025, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased energy efficiency and operational safety.
Article1 min read Dec 19, 2024Green Bay Packaging Announces Major Investment to Modernize Arkansas Kraft Paper MillGreen Bay Packaging (GBP) is pleased to announce a substantial investment in the modernization of its Arkansas Kraft paper mill. This multi-year project significantly enhances the mill's infrastructure and underscores the company's commitment to sustainable practices and operational efficiency.
Article1 min read Oct 8, 2024Cascades Supports the Circular Economy for 60 yearsCompany welcomes report published by Recyc-Québec and Circle Economy
Article1 min read Sep 10, 2024Essity’s Targets to Reach Net-zero Emissions Validated by Science Based Targets InitiativeRoadmap has been developed as part of the UN Global Compact’s “Business Ambition for 1.5°C”
Article1 min read Aug 22, 2024Essity’s Targets to Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050Hygiene and health company Essity’s targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation applies to all near- and long-term targets in Scope 1, 2, and 3. The roadmap has been developed as part of the U.N. Global Compact’s “Business Ambition for 1.5°C”.
Article1 min read Jul 25, 2024DS Smith Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 19% Compared to 2019/20DS Smith has reported significant achievements in its latest Sustainability Report, highlighting substantial progress towards its environmental goals.
Article2 min read Jun 27, 2024Mondi and traceless Team Up to Develop a Coating Solution from Agricultural By-ProductsMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with advanced biomaterial engineers traceless to develop a new coating solution based on by-products from the agricultural industry. This innovative bio-circular coating solution is the first of its kind and will be able to replace traditionally used plastic coating.
Article1 min read Jun 27, 2024Paper Excellence is Building a Cleaner Future in Port AlberniPaper Excellence in Port Alberni has been awarded a pair of CleanBC Industry Fund grants totalling $145,000 for feasibility studies examining two sustainable business projects.
Article2 min read Jun 20, 2024New Wood Packaging Made with 70 Percent Recycled PlasticTimber is exposed to demanding circumstances during storage, loading and transportation. "We have developed a new packaging that consists of 70 percent recycled material, without compromising on quality. SCA Wood will be the first on the market with packaging that has such a high proportion of recycled plastic," says Tom Rautakorpi, product specialist at Trioworld.
Article3 min read Jun 13, 2024What is the Environmental Impact of the Paper Industry?By AF&PAPaper products and packaging are part of our daily lives. From tissues and paper towels to the absorbent pulp in diapers to cardboard boxes to boxes that package medicine and food.
Article2 min read May 16, 2024Voith and Essity Receive Funding for 'Decarbonization of Industry' Project in GermanyWith the goal to driving the decarbonization of the paper industry with innovative solutions, Voith is working on a concept to enable CO2-neutral paper manufacturing. To drive forward the further development of this groundbreaking process, Voith has entered a partnership with Essity.
Article3 min read Feb 29, 2024Collaborating for Sustainability and CircularityAF&PA Director of Strategic Communications Jamie Tiralla outlined Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 goals and initiatives for the industry.
