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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -Beverage, milkshake and ice cream cups will be re-used to make professional hygiene paper under Essity’s leading Tork brand.

Hygiene and health company Essity and McDonald’s are writing circular history with a recycling project that turns used paper cups into a new resource. Starting in 2020, the project consisting of a team from Essity, logistics partner HAVI, and McDonald’s Deutschland LLC, has piloted different opportunities to give paper cup waste a new life.

The pilot showed that Essity can successfully use the paper cups, after they have been shredded, as material for some of their mills and turn them into Tork branded toilet paper.

“It’s exciting to work with our customers on sustainability projects like this. Combining our recycling technology and knowledge of circular services with McDonald’s Deutschland LLC sustainability ambitions is enabling a future business model that helps to close the loop” says Don Lewis, President Essity Professional Hygiene.

All collected paper cup waste from McDonald’s sites in Germany will be recycled, reducing waste by estimated 1,200 tons per year. This agreement is a win for both companies as it helps to cut the waste and carbon footprint for McDonald’s Deutschland LLC while Essity is able to fulfill its own circular ambitions.

The solution is an extension of the Tork PaperCircle recycling service, which is Essity’s award winning circular service for recycling used paper towels into toilet paper. 

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. We are dedicated to improving well-being through our products and services. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands, such as JOBST, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 46,000 employees. Net sales in 2020 amounted to approximately SEK 122bn (EUR 11.6bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Essity breaks barriers to well-being and contributes to a healthy, sustainable and circular society.

Essity’s Tork brand and McDonald’s start recycling project reusing beverage, milkshake and ice cream cups to make professional hygiene paper

Posted in: Environment 10/14/2021 - 04:44

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -Beverage, milkshake and ice cream cups will be re-used to make professional hygiene paper under Essity’s leading Tork brand.

Hygiene and health company Essity and McDonald’s are writing circular history with a recycling project that turns used paper cups into a new resource. Starting in 2020, the project consisting of a team from Essity, logistics partner HAVI, and McDonald’s Deutschland LLC, has piloted different opportunities to give paper cup waste a new life.

The pilot showed that Essity can successfully use the paper cups, after they have been shredded, as material for some of their mills and turn them into Tork branded toilet paper.

“It’s exciting to work with our customers on sustainability projects like this. Combining our recycling technology and knowledge of circular services with McDonald’s Deutschland LLC sustainability ambitions is enabling a future business model that helps to close the loop” says Don Lewis, President Essity Professional Hygiene.

All collected paper cup waste from McDonald’s sites in Germany will be recycled, reducing waste by estimated 1,200 tons per year. This agreement is a win for both companies as it helps to cut the waste and carbon footprint for McDonald’s Deutschland LLC while Essity is able to fulfill its own circular ambitions.

The solution is an extension of the Tork PaperCircle recycling service, which is Essity’s award winning circular service for recycling used paper towels into toilet paper. 

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. We are dedicated to improving well-being through our products and services. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands, such as JOBST, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 46,000 employees. Net sales in 2020 amounted to approximately SEK 122bn (EUR 11.6bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Essity breaks barriers to well-being and contributes to a healthy, sustainable and circular society.

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KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Oct. 13, 2021 (CNW) -Cascades is pleased to announce that its fourth Sustainability Action Plan was a winner in the Medium and Large Business category of the Prix initiatives circulaires presented by Québec Circulaire.

This competition recognizes initiatives that redefine business models, and production and consumption methods, so as to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in Québec. Cascades' fourth Sustainability Action Plan, launched last spring, has been recognized as a catalyst for change in support of a circular business model; its "solutions driven" commitments, among the Plan's four main pillars, are the basis for this recognition. For the first time in its history, Cascades has set itself an eco-design target: 100% of the packaging manufactured and sold by the company will be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030.

"We're extremely proud to be recognized for driving positive change in terms of the circular economy. Cascades built its business model based on the conviction that the materials rejected by some could be useful to others. Seeing the enthusiasm for the circular economy today, shared by so many organizations, motivates us to do even more in collaboration with our customers and partners. We would like to thank Québec Circulaire for this honour and their tremendous contribution to promote the circular economy to life," said Mario Plourde, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades.

As a major stakeholder in North America's recovery and recycling chain, Cascades operates 17 sorting centres and 83% of the fibres it incorporates into its hygiene and packaging products are recycled. More than 90% of its products are currently recyclable. The company diverts 2.2 million tonnes of fibre from landfills annually by integrating them into its products manufactured in North America, thereby saving more than 31.7 million trees from being cut down. In 2020, 13,112 tonnes of recycled plastic were used to manufacture its food packaging. As well, 80% of the company's manufacturing waste is given a second life, mainly by being reused to enrich the soil, fertilize agricultural land or supply biomass boilers.

The general public is invited to vote for their favourite initiative among the five declared winners, in order to award the competition's ultimate prize: the Prix coup de cœur. The vote takes place until October 17 under this link.

Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The company employs more than 11,700 women and men across a network of 85 facilities in North America and Europe. Driven by its participative management, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous research and development efforts, Cascades continues to provide innovative products that customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the entire planet. Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS.

Cascades' fourth Sustainability Action Plan wins in Medium and Large Business category at Prix initiatives circulaires by Québec Circulaire

Posted in: Environment 10/13/2021 - 12:28

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Oct. 13, 2021 (CNW) -Cascades is pleased to announce that its fourth Sustainability Action Plan was a winner in the Medium and Large Business category of the Prix initiatives circulaires presented by Québec Circulaire.

This competition recognizes initiatives that redefine business models, and production and consumption methods, so as to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in Québec. Cascades' fourth Sustainability Action Plan, launched last spring, has been recognized as a catalyst for change in support of a circular business model; its "solutions driven" commitments, among the Plan's four main pillars, are the basis for this recognition. For the first time in its history, Cascades has set itself an eco-design target: 100% of the packaging manufactured and sold by the company will be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030.

"We're extremely proud to be recognized for driving positive change in terms of the circular economy. Cascades built its business model based on the conviction that the materials rejected by some could be useful to others. Seeing the enthusiasm for the circular economy today, shared by so many organizations, motivates us to do even more in collaboration with our customers and partners. We would like to thank Québec Circulaire for this honour and their tremendous contribution to promote the circular economy to life," said Mario Plourde, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades.

As a major stakeholder in North America's recovery and recycling chain, Cascades operates 17 sorting centres and 83% of the fibres it incorporates into its hygiene and packaging products are recycled. More than 90% of its products are currently recyclable. The company diverts 2.2 million tonnes of fibre from landfills annually by integrating them into its products manufactured in North America, thereby saving more than 31.7 million trees from being cut down. In 2020, 13,112 tonnes of recycled plastic were used to manufacture its food packaging. As well, 80% of the company's manufacturing waste is given a second life, mainly by being reused to enrich the soil, fertilize agricultural land or supply biomass boilers.

The general public is invited to vote for their favourite initiative among the five declared winners, in order to award the competition's ultimate prize: the Prix coup de cœur. The vote takes place until October 17 under this link.

Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The company employs more than 11,700 women and men across a network of 85 facilities in North America and Europe. Driven by its participative management, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous research and development efforts, Cascades continues to provide innovative products that customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the entire planet. Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS.

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CHICAGO, IL, Oct. 13, 2021 (Press Release) -Headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, Verso Corporation is a leading American-owned and operated producer of graphic, specialty and packaging papers and market pulp.  With two paper mills in Michigan and a roll-to-sheet converting plant in Wisconsin, Verso is also the only domestically owned, integrated coated paper company in the United States.

Verso’s graphic paper products are designed primarily for commercial printing, advertising and marketing applications, including direct mail, catalogs, corporate collateral, books and magazines. The company’s specialty paper products include release liner papers and label face stock for pressure sensitive, glue-applied and laminate applications. Verso also produces packaging paper used in higher-end packaging and printing applications such as greeting cards, book covers, folders, labels and point-of-purchase displays. The company’s market pulp is used in printing and writing, specialty and packaging papers, facial and toilet tissue, and paper towels.

Verso was one of Two Sides’ original members and continues to be a strong supporter. “The paper industry and our products unfortunately are often misunderstood when it comes to sustainability,” says Verso Senior Vice President of Marketing Aaron Haas. “Two Sides does a remarkable job of educating and informing stakeholders both inside and outside the industry with credible information that tells our sustainability story in meaningful and effective ways. They also provide great materials that we use to supplement our own sustainability efforts. For example we use their “Myths and Facts” on our website and regularly post the social media content they provide.

“In addition, Two Sides is the only industry organization dedicated to directly responding to corporations, the media and other organizations to get them to eliminate or correct unsubstantiated and misleading claims about the sustainability of paper products, something that is difficult for individual companies to do on our own,” Haas says.

Verso’s commitment to sustainability is evident across its business. Its paper mills are certified to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard, and the Verso Quinnesec Mill is recognized as a Clean Corporate Citizen by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The company strives to continuously increase its use of fiber from forests that are third-party certified to credible forest certification standards and makes products available to its customers that contain both certified and recycled fiber.

To reduce waste to landfills, Verso’s mills operate an Agricultural Land Application Program in Michigan that provides leftover biosolids from the manufacturing process to local farms and other landowners. Application of these biosolids enriches the soil with nitrogen and phosphorus, reducing the need for purchased fertilizer, a win-win for farmers and the environment.

“Of course, our people are our most valuable resource,” Haas says. “That’s why we are relentless in our efforts to make sure our team members return home from work every day in the same condition as when they arrived. We strive for continuous performance improvement in all aspects of our business, but nowhere more than in the area of safety. Keeping our people safe at work takes priority over everything else we do.”

Verso is an industry leader in safety, with a total incidence rate of 0.91 in 2020.

Two Sides North America spotlights US-based Verso for its environmental responsibility

Posted in: Environment 10/13/2021 - 10:50

CHICAGO, IL, Oct. 13, 2021 (Press Release) -Headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, Verso Corporation is a leading American-owned and operated producer of graphic, specialty and packaging papers and market pulp.  With two paper mills in Michigan and a roll-to-sheet converting plant in Wisconsin, Verso is also the only domestically owned, integrated coated paper company in the United States.

Verso’s graphic paper products are designed primarily for commercial printing, advertising and marketing applications, including direct mail, catalogs, corporate collateral, books and magazines. The company’s specialty paper products include release liner papers and label face stock for pressure sensitive, glue-applied and laminate applications. Verso also produces packaging paper used in higher-end packaging and printing applications such as greeting cards, book covers, folders, labels and point-of-purchase displays. The company’s market pulp is used in printing and writing, specialty and packaging papers, facial and toilet tissue, and paper towels.

Verso was one of Two Sides’ original members and continues to be a strong supporter. “The paper industry and our products unfortunately are often misunderstood when it comes to sustainability,” says Verso Senior Vice President of Marketing Aaron Haas. “Two Sides does a remarkable job of educating and informing stakeholders both inside and outside the industry with credible information that tells our sustainability story in meaningful and effective ways. They also provide great materials that we use to supplement our own sustainability efforts. For example we use their “Myths and Facts” on our website and regularly post the social media content they provide.

“In addition, Two Sides is the only industry organization dedicated to directly responding to corporations, the media and other organizations to get them to eliminate or correct unsubstantiated and misleading claims about the sustainability of paper products, something that is difficult for individual companies to do on our own,” Haas says.

Verso’s commitment to sustainability is evident across its business. Its paper mills are certified to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard, and the Verso Quinnesec Mill is recognized as a Clean Corporate Citizen by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The company strives to continuously increase its use of fiber from forests that are third-party certified to credible forest certification standards and makes products available to its customers that contain both certified and recycled fiber.

To reduce waste to landfills, Verso’s mills operate an Agricultural Land Application Program in Michigan that provides leftover biosolids from the manufacturing process to local farms and other landowners. Application of these biosolids enriches the soil with nitrogen and phosphorus, reducing the need for purchased fertilizer, a win-win for farmers and the environment.

“Of course, our people are our most valuable resource,” Haas says. “That’s why we are relentless in our efforts to make sure our team members return home from work every day in the same condition as when they arrived. We strive for continuous performance improvement in all aspects of our business, but nowhere more than in the area of safety. Keeping our people safe at work takes priority over everything else we do.”

Verso is an industry leader in safety, with a total incidence rate of 0.91 in 2020.

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NEUHAUSEN, Switzerland , Oct. 13, 2021 (Press Release) -Responding to strong consumer demand for more sustainable products, Euromilk, located in Southern Slovakia, has worked closely with SIG to be the first in Eastern Europe to launch products in carton packs with pioneering SIGNATURE packaging material, where the polymers used to laminate the paperboard are 100% linked to renewable, forest-based raw materials.

Euromilk decided to switch from PET bottles to carton packs for its Kukkonia UHT milk brand, to appeal to a younger, eco-conscious consumer. The launch is a key milestone for Eastern Europe, as Euromilk ‘breaks the ice’ with SIGNATURE packaging material in the region - a pivotal move for the dairy industry. It is also an important strategic project in the close relationship between SIG and Euromilk, which spans more than 20 years.

SIG’s standard carton packs, made with around 70-80 % renewable paper board from FSCTM-certified sustainable sources, already offer a significantly better environmental performance than alternative types of packaging. The carbon footprint of a carton pack is up to 70% lower than other types of packaging. SIGNATURE packaging material from SIG goes another step further.

Up to 95% of the packaging material components of SIGNATURE Full Barrier are linked to forest-based renewable material and 100% are responsibly sourced. Next to the FSC-certified paperboard, the polymers are also certified by an independent organisation ISCC Plus. Via a mass balancing system, the polymers used are 100% linked to tall oil, a residue extracted from wood in the paper making process.

Tibor Balogh, Managing Director, Euromilk: “As part of our new positioning for Kukkonia brand, which also includes a new identity, we have decided to switch from PET to carton packs to meet the growing needs and sustainability demands of young conscious consumers. 2021 has certainly been a year of change and innovation at Euromilk as we strive to make important changes that will make life better for our consumers and the planet. Being the first in Eastern Europe to launch products in SIG carton packs with SIGNATURE packaging material is a big first for our region.”

Kukkonia standard UHT milk in 500ml and 1,000ml and flavoured milk (chocolate and vanilla) in 500ml combiblocSlimline carton packs from SIG, are now available on shelf in Slovakia.

Sarka Kaplanova, Head of Sales CZ-SK at SIG: “Our latest strategic partnership with Euromilk clearly demonstrates how we’ve been able to address latest consumer trends with sustainable and convenient packaging solutions. Working together we can deliver a truly positive impact on our partners, with an innovative and focused approach.”

Innovative partnerships leverage the potential of SIG’s Product Innovation and Differentiation platform – a drive to deliver innovative product and packaging solutions that enable businesses to satisfy the ever-changing needs of consumers.  Growing demand for SIGNATURE packaging material is also an important milestone in SIG’s journey to go Way Beyond Good by putting more into society and the environment than it takes out.

About SIG

SIG (FSCTM trademark licence code: FSCTM C020428) is a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable and affordable way. Our unique technology and outstanding innovation capacity enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business and we are going Way Beyond Good to create a net positive food packaging system.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The skills and experience of our approximately 5,900 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 60 countries. In 2020, SIG produced 38 billion carton packs and generated €1.8 billion in revenue. SIG has an AA ESG rating by MSCI, an 18.8 (low risk) score by Sustainalytics and a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis.

SIG provides its sustainable SIGNATURE packaging material for Euromilk's Kukkonia UHT milk brand

Posted in: Environment 10/13/2021 - 09:43

NEUHAUSEN, Switzerland , Oct. 13, 2021 (Press Release) -Responding to strong consumer demand for more sustainable products, Euromilk, located in Southern Slovakia, has worked closely with SIG to be the first in Eastern Europe to launch products in carton packs with pioneering SIGNATURE packaging material, where the polymers used to laminate the paperboard are 100% linked to renewable, forest-based raw materials.

Euromilk decided to switch from PET bottles to carton packs for its Kukkonia UHT milk brand, to appeal to a younger, eco-conscious consumer. The launch is a key milestone for Eastern Europe, as Euromilk ‘breaks the ice’ with SIGNATURE packaging material in the region - a pivotal move for the dairy industry. It is also an important strategic project in the close relationship between SIG and Euromilk, which spans more than 20 years.

SIG’s standard carton packs, made with around 70-80 % renewable paper board from FSCTM-certified sustainable sources, already offer a significantly better environmental performance than alternative types of packaging. The carbon footprint of a carton pack is up to 70% lower than other types of packaging. SIGNATURE packaging material from SIG goes another step further.

Up to 95% of the packaging material components of SIGNATURE Full Barrier are linked to forest-based renewable material and 100% are responsibly sourced. Next to the FSC-certified paperboard, the polymers are also certified by an independent organisation ISCC Plus. Via a mass balancing system, the polymers used are 100% linked to tall oil, a residue extracted from wood in the paper making process.

Tibor Balogh, Managing Director, Euromilk: “As part of our new positioning for Kukkonia brand, which also includes a new identity, we have decided to switch from PET to carton packs to meet the growing needs and sustainability demands of young conscious consumers. 2021 has certainly been a year of change and innovation at Euromilk as we strive to make important changes that will make life better for our consumers and the planet. Being the first in Eastern Europe to launch products in SIG carton packs with SIGNATURE packaging material is a big first for our region.”

Kukkonia standard UHT milk in 500ml and 1,000ml and flavoured milk (chocolate and vanilla) in 500ml combiblocSlimline carton packs from SIG, are now available on shelf in Slovakia.

Sarka Kaplanova, Head of Sales CZ-SK at SIG: “Our latest strategic partnership with Euromilk clearly demonstrates how we’ve been able to address latest consumer trends with sustainable and convenient packaging solutions. Working together we can deliver a truly positive impact on our partners, with an innovative and focused approach.”

Innovative partnerships leverage the potential of SIG’s Product Innovation and Differentiation platform – a drive to deliver innovative product and packaging solutions that enable businesses to satisfy the ever-changing needs of consumers.  Growing demand for SIGNATURE packaging material is also an important milestone in SIG’s journey to go Way Beyond Good by putting more into society and the environment than it takes out.

About SIG

SIG (FSCTM trademark licence code: FSCTM C020428) is a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable and affordable way. Our unique technology and outstanding innovation capacity enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business and we are going Way Beyond Good to create a net positive food packaging system.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The skills and experience of our approximately 5,900 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 60 countries. In 2020, SIG produced 38 billion carton packs and generated €1.8 billion in revenue. SIG has an AA ESG rating by MSCI, an 18.8 (low risk) score by Sustainalytics and a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis.

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OSLO, Norway, Oct. 12, 2021 (Press Release) -Norske Skog has been awarded the Choose France Award in the Green Transition category for €250 million investment in Golbey, Grand Est region, for the conversion of one newsprint production line to 100% recycled cardboard packaging material.

The award will be presented by the Minister of Economy and Finance during his visit to Norske Skog Golbey mill in a few months.

“We are humble and proud to receive this award for the investments in our Golbey mill. This recognition proves that our future oriented projects not only make business sense but also contributes to the benefit for the environment, the societies and the economy in the societies in which we operate,” says Norske Skog CEO Sven Ombudstvedt.

The Choose France Award is organised annually by Business France, the French agency dedicated to France’s international economic attractiveness. The Choose France awards rewards international investors and their contribution to the France Relance Recovery plan in the five categories green transition, competitiveness & innovation, cohesion & solidarity, contribution to the Recovery Plan, and talent.

More than 50 foreign companies established in 12 different regions in France participated and submitted applications.

“Norske Skog is aware of the role it has to play for the climate. Thus, it has always oriented its strategy towards ambitious and virtuous industrial and environmental objectives. Since the start up, our French paper mill has integrated this strategy into its own environmental policy, says Yves Bailly, Managing Director of Norske Skog Golbey

"Our investment projects emphasize this commitment", he continues. "It will enable us to diversify our business, but also to reinforce our circular economy approach and to achieve the Norske Skog Group’s climate ambitions of having a net zero CO2 emission in 2050.

To achieve this, we will continue to work actively on the development of alternative transport, reinforce further the use of green energy and pursue our efforts in favor of a responsible water management and the recycling and recovery of our waste".

Norske Skog to receive Choose France Award in Green Transition category for its conversion of one newsprint production line to 100% recycled cardboard packaging material

Posted in: Environment 10/13/2021 - 07:50

OSLO, Norway, Oct. 12, 2021 (Press Release) -Norske Skog has been awarded the Choose France Award in the Green Transition category for €250 million investment in Golbey, Grand Est region, for the conversion of one newsprint production line to 100% recycled cardboard packaging material.

The award will be presented by the Minister of Economy and Finance during his visit to Norske Skog Golbey mill in a few months.

“We are humble and proud to receive this award for the investments in our Golbey mill. This recognition proves that our future oriented projects not only make business sense but also contributes to the benefit for the environment, the societies and the economy in the societies in which we operate,” says Norske Skog CEO Sven Ombudstvedt.

The Choose France Award is organised annually by Business France, the French agency dedicated to France’s international economic attractiveness. The Choose France awards rewards international investors and their contribution to the France Relance Recovery plan in the five categories green transition, competitiveness & innovation, cohesion & solidarity, contribution to the Recovery Plan, and talent.

More than 50 foreign companies established in 12 different regions in France participated and submitted applications.

“Norske Skog is aware of the role it has to play for the climate. Thus, it has always oriented its strategy towards ambitious and virtuous industrial and environmental objectives. Since the start up, our French paper mill has integrated this strategy into its own environmental policy, says Yves Bailly, Managing Director of Norske Skog Golbey

"Our investment projects emphasize this commitment", he continues. "It will enable us to diversify our business, but also to reinforce our circular economy approach and to achieve the Norske Skog Group’s climate ambitions of having a net zero CO2 emission in 2050.

To achieve this, we will continue to work actively on the development of alternative transport, reinforce further the use of green energy and pursue our efforts in favor of a responsible water management and the recycling and recovery of our waste".

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BRUSSELS, Oct. 13, 2021 (Press Release) -Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, appreciates the European Commission’s efforts to address the record-high energy prices in Europe. Access to affordable clean energy is a prerequisite for globally competitive European forest-based industries. Our “made in Europe” industry creates much-needed jobs and wealth!

The European pulp and paper industry fully supports the EU objective to reach climate neutrality by 2050. Our industry is up to the climate challenge. We provide an ever-increasing range of solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s needs of our customers, other industries, and society at large. Our renewable and recyclable wood-based fibre solutions are made from predominantly European sustainably growing forests and recycled in Europe. Building on our position as world champions in recycling, we are set to increase recycling even further to boost the circular economy.

Cepi appreciates the European Commission’s efforts to address the record-high energy prices in Europe. In the context of the “Fit for 55” package, access to affordable clean energy is a prerequisite for globally competitive European forest-based industries. We encourage also Member States to take swift action to address the challenging situation in the short-term.

“The pulp and paper sector is concerned with long-lasting impact of the currently rising energy, commodity and transport costs,” explained Jori Ringman, Cepi’s Director General. “By facilitating access to affordable clean energy and encouraging investments, Member States can safeguard the competitiveness of the forest-based sector which creates much-needed jobs and wealth in Europe.”

Our sector is investing at a rate of around €5 billion per annum, adjusting the level of our production capacities while simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint. In addition, our sector is strong in export markets, with an export rate of 23% of the paper and board production, generating vital export income to the EU economy. By remaining competitive in a global market, our sector can continue further investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.

“One investment cycle away from reaching the 2050 targets, we potentially risk stranding investments in industrial transformation already made or planned today,” added Ringman. “The European policymakers must promptly tackle non-technological hurdles to stimulate new investments in low-carbon solutions and technologies.”

European forest-based industries gather some 420.000 enterprises which provide employment for around 4 million workers. Our value chain has a total turnover of over 520 billion euros (around 18% of the bioeconomy) and creates 143 billion euros each year of added value to the EU economy.

About Cepi:

Cepi is the European association representing the paper industry. We offer a wide range of renewable and recyclable wood-based fibre solutions to EU citizens: from packaging to textile, hygiene and tissue products, printing and graphic papers as well as speciality papers, but also bio-chemicals for food and pharmaceuticals, bio-composites and bioenergy.

We are a responsible industry: 92% of our raw materials are sourced in Europe and certified as sustainable, 91% of the water we use is returned to the environment, in good condition. We are the world champion in recycling at the rate of 72%. At the forefront of the decarbonisation and industrial transformation of our economy, we embrace digitalisation and bring 20 billion value addition to the European economy and €5.5 billion investments annually. 

Through its 18 national associations, Cepi gathers 500 companies operating 895 mills across Europe and directly employing more than 180,000 people.

Cepi appreciates European Commission’s efforts to address record high energy prices in Europe

Posted in: Environment 10/13/2021 - 07:25

BRUSSELS, Oct. 13, 2021 (Press Release) -Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, appreciates the European Commission’s efforts to address the record-high energy prices in Europe. Access to affordable clean energy is a prerequisite for globally competitive European forest-based industries. Our “made in Europe” industry creates much-needed jobs and wealth!

The European pulp and paper industry fully supports the EU objective to reach climate neutrality by 2050. Our industry is up to the climate challenge. We provide an ever-increasing range of solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s needs of our customers, other industries, and society at large. Our renewable and recyclable wood-based fibre solutions are made from predominantly European sustainably growing forests and recycled in Europe. Building on our position as world champions in recycling, we are set to increase recycling even further to boost the circular economy.

Cepi appreciates the European Commission’s efforts to address the record-high energy prices in Europe. In the context of the “Fit for 55” package, access to affordable clean energy is a prerequisite for globally competitive European forest-based industries. We encourage also Member States to take swift action to address the challenging situation in the short-term.

“The pulp and paper sector is concerned with long-lasting impact of the currently rising energy, commodity and transport costs,” explained Jori Ringman, Cepi’s Director General. “By facilitating access to affordable clean energy and encouraging investments, Member States can safeguard the competitiveness of the forest-based sector which creates much-needed jobs and wealth in Europe.”

Our sector is investing at a rate of around €5 billion per annum, adjusting the level of our production capacities while simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint. In addition, our sector is strong in export markets, with an export rate of 23% of the paper and board production, generating vital export income to the EU economy. By remaining competitive in a global market, our sector can continue further investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.

“One investment cycle away from reaching the 2050 targets, we potentially risk stranding investments in industrial transformation already made or planned today,” added Ringman. “The European policymakers must promptly tackle non-technological hurdles to stimulate new investments in low-carbon solutions and technologies.”

European forest-based industries gather some 420.000 enterprises which provide employment for around 4 million workers. Our value chain has a total turnover of over 520 billion euros (around 18% of the bioeconomy) and creates 143 billion euros each year of added value to the EU economy.

About Cepi:

Cepi is the European association representing the paper industry. We offer a wide range of renewable and recyclable wood-based fibre solutions to EU citizens: from packaging to textile, hygiene and tissue products, printing and graphic papers as well as speciality papers, but also bio-chemicals for food and pharmaceuticals, bio-composites and bioenergy.

We are a responsible industry: 92% of our raw materials are sourced in Europe and certified as sustainable, 91% of the water we use is returned to the environment, in good condition. We are the world champion in recycling at the rate of 72%. At the forefront of the decarbonisation and industrial transformation of our economy, we embrace digitalisation and bring 20 billion value addition to the European economy and €5.5 billion investments annually. 

Through its 18 national associations, Cepi gathers 500 companies operating 895 mills across Europe and directly employing more than 180,000 people.

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LUCCA, ITALY, Oct. 12, 2021 (Press Release) -The inclusion in the prestigious list, published by Forbes Italia and drawn up by Kon Group and Credit Suisse, is a further confirmation of the commitment made by the A.Celli Group towards environmental sustainability.

After being recognized as one of the Sustainability Leader 2021 by the economic-financial newspaper “Il Sole 24 Ore”, we are proud to announce that Forbes Italia has included, at the beginning of October, the A.Celli Group in the list of the 100 Italian excellences in the field of sustainability.

The prestigious business magazine, together with Kon Group, a leading Italian operator in business and financial consultancy, and Credit Suisse, one of the world's leading banks, have acted according to two fundamental guidelines:

  • measure, thanks to the Esg rating issued by Altis and Reprisk, the results achieved in terms of eco-sustainability, highlighting the areas for improvement
  • give visibility to companies thanks to the collaboration with Forbes Italia

It was not easy to identify the 100 excellences of Italian Sustainability. The rigorous criteria used by Altis to assign the rating and the cross-checking of the results through the Reprisk rating allowed the organizers of this first edition to select the companies that have most distinguished themselves and have often worked for years to achieve a sustainable production. Among the elements that were relevant for the purposes of the rating, particular importance was given to the propensity for innovation in governance and social sphere.

The A.Celli Group, by passing the required checks, was thus recognized as a champion of sustainability starting from the 350 starting candidates: a result that makes us extremely satisfied and confirms our desire to continue following the path of green economy.

Forbes Italia includes A.Celli Group in its 100 Italian excellences list in field of sustainability

Posted in: Environment 10/12/2021 - 08:45

LUCCA, ITALY, Oct. 12, 2021 (Press Release) -The inclusion in the prestigious list, published by Forbes Italia and drawn up by Kon Group and Credit Suisse, is a further confirmation of the commitment made by the A.Celli Group towards environmental sustainability.

After being recognized as one of the Sustainability Leader 2021 by the economic-financial newspaper “Il Sole 24 Ore”, we are proud to announce that Forbes Italia has included, at the beginning of October, the A.Celli Group in the list of the 100 Italian excellences in the field of sustainability.

The prestigious business magazine, together with Kon Group, a leading Italian operator in business and financial consultancy, and Credit Suisse, one of the world's leading banks, have acted according to two fundamental guidelines:

  • measure, thanks to the Esg rating issued by Altis and Reprisk, the results achieved in terms of eco-sustainability, highlighting the areas for improvement
  • give visibility to companies thanks to the collaboration with Forbes Italia

It was not easy to identify the 100 excellences of Italian Sustainability. The rigorous criteria used by Altis to assign the rating and the cross-checking of the results through the Reprisk rating allowed the organizers of this first edition to select the companies that have most distinguished themselves and have often worked for years to achieve a sustainable production. Among the elements that were relevant for the purposes of the rating, particular importance was given to the propensity for innovation in governance and social sphere.

The A.Celli Group, by passing the required checks, was thus recognized as a champion of sustainability starting from the 350 starting candidates: a result that makes us extremely satisfied and confirms our desire to continue following the path of green economy.

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PORTO, Portugal, Oct. 12, 2021 (Press Release) -Today, Altri signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Society for the Development of Strategic Proxectos of Galicia (Impulsa) to study exclusively and in the context of a partnership, the construction of an industrial biounit, equipped with the best available technologies worldwide, in the autonomous region of Galicia.

The industrial biounit is expected to have the capacity to produce around 200,000 tonnes of dissolving pulp and sustainable fibers annually, mainly for the supply of the textile sector, as part of the “Next Generation EU” program and the National Recovery and Recovery Plan Spanish resilience, and the development of a technical, operational and commercial plan is also planned, in the context of the Sustainable Management Project for Galician Forests.

This industrial biounit will be able to supply the textile cluster of the Northwest Peninsula, contributing to the strengthening of the circular economy and decarbonization of an important economic sector such as the textile sector.

The conclusion of the definitive Agreement depends on the verification of a set of precedent conditions that, if satisfactorily verified - which is estimated to occur during the second half of 2022 - will create the bases for its formalization.

The implementation of the Project is part of Altri's 2030 Commitment, which includes ambitious goals aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) of the United Nations and based on the four strategic development vectors that focus its activity and future investments, namely Develop and Valuing the Forest, Investing in Operational Excellence and Technological Innovation, Valuing People and Affirming Sustainability as a Factor of Competitiveness.

Impulsa is a public-private consortium under Spanish law, formed by international entities headquartered in Galicia, called Society for the Development of Strategic Proxectos of Galicia, SL, whose main objective is to develop Galicia's strategic projects. Impulsa's shareholders are Xunta (40%), Abanca (38%), Reganosa (12%) and Sogama (10%).

Altri and Society for Development of Strategic Proxectos of Galicia signs memorandum of understanding for construction of new industrial biounit

Posted in: Environment 10/12/2021 - 08:29

PORTO, Portugal, Oct. 12, 2021 (Press Release) -Today, Altri signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Society for the Development of Strategic Proxectos of Galicia (Impulsa) to study exclusively and in the context of a partnership, the construction of an industrial biounit, equipped with the best available technologies worldwide, in the autonomous region of Galicia.

The industrial biounit is expected to have the capacity to produce around 200,000 tonnes of dissolving pulp and sustainable fibers annually, mainly for the supply of the textile sector, as part of the “Next Generation EU” program and the National Recovery and Recovery Plan Spanish resilience, and the development of a technical, operational and commercial plan is also planned, in the context of the Sustainable Management Project for Galician Forests.

This industrial biounit will be able to supply the textile cluster of the Northwest Peninsula, contributing to the strengthening of the circular economy and decarbonization of an important economic sector such as the textile sector.

The conclusion of the definitive Agreement depends on the verification of a set of precedent conditions that, if satisfactorily verified - which is estimated to occur during the second half of 2022 - will create the bases for its formalization.

The implementation of the Project is part of Altri's 2030 Commitment, which includes ambitious goals aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) of the United Nations and based on the four strategic development vectors that focus its activity and future investments, namely Develop and Valuing the Forest, Investing in Operational Excellence and Technological Innovation, Valuing People and Affirming Sustainability as a Factor of Competitiveness.

Impulsa is a public-private consortium under Spanish law, formed by international entities headquartered in Galicia, called Society for the Development of Strategic Proxectos of Galicia, SL, whose main objective is to develop Galicia's strategic projects. Impulsa's shareholders are Xunta (40%), Abanca (38%), Reganosa (12%) and Sogama (10%).

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