Södra ranked among the top performers in global sustainability assessment
09/11/2026

Södra is among the top one percent of companies assessed for sustainability according to the independent sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis. The 2026 assessment shows that Södra is once again ranked among the top performers of the more than 175,000 evaluated companies in over 230 sectors and 180 countries. EcoVadis is one of the world’s leading sustainability assessment platforms.

Saving 2.3 Billion Gallons of Water: Inside Domtar’s Employee-Driven Conservation
09/10/2026

Since 2023, employee-led projects at ten Domtar mills have reduced the company’s water use by more than 2.3 billion gallons a year — enough to fill 3,480 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Twenty-four projects, designed and driven by the people who know the mills best, are helping Domtar’s paper and packaging mills reach the company’s water target: a 20% reduction in water-use intensity by 2030, compared to 2020 levels.

Metsä Group's Maija Pohjakallio appointed Professor of Practice at the University of Turku
09/10/2026

Maija Pohjakallio, Metsä Group's Leading Climate and Circularity Expert, Docent and Doctor of Science (Technology), has been appointed Professor of Practice at the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Turku for the term 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031.

Walki announces CEO succession and strengthens Leadership Team
09/09/2026

Leif Frilund, long-serving President and CEO of Walki Group, has decided to retire at the end of 2026. Effective January 1, 2027, Kari Salminen, currently Deputy CEO and Executive Vice President, Business Area Packaging Materials, will assume the role of President and CEO of Walki Group.

Metsä Group’s carbon dioxide capture plant receives EUR 21 million in aid
09/09/2026

Metsä Group’s planned wood-based carbon dioxide capture plant in Rauma has been awarded EUR 21 million in aid through the reverse auction organised by Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. In addition to supporting climate change mitigation, carbon dioxide capture would create new business opportunities.

Paper-based packaging industry generates €110.4 billion and supports 710,000 jobs across Europe
09/08/2026

A recent report from the research firm Smithers highlights the paper-based packaging industry's significant contribution to Europe's economy, generating €110.4 billion in annual turnover and supporting 710,000 jobs across Europe.

Saica Group relies on IBS reel change solutions
09/08/2026

After more than 12 years of successful operation of a RCS 2000 reel change system, Saica is upgrading its PM6 to the most modern RCS 6000 reel change system from the IBS Paper Performance Group, the technology leader in paper machine optimization. The paper manufacturer is once again relying on the precision and reliability of IBS solutions to ensure the long-term efficiency of its production. With this project, Saica and IBS are strengthening their proven partnership: Eight RCS systems are already successfully in operation within the Saica Group.

Metsä Fibre starts change negotiations on potential temporary lay-offs at Joutseno pulp mill
09/07/2026

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is starting change negotiations concerning potential temporary lay-offs at its Joutseno pulp mill. The negotiations will involve the entire personnel of the mill, approximately 160 people in total.

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