The Finnish forest industry is committed to comprehensive sustainability work, with responsible actions implemented consistently across all stages of the value chain. Systematic sustainability efforts guide the entire sector towards continuous improvement.
Sustainability lies at the core of the Finnish forest industry’s operations. Our activities are guided by the principles of sustainable development. Efforts are carried out both through sector-wide initiatives and through companies’ own voluntary actions and commitments. Progress is driven by EU legislation as well as increasing consumer awareness and expectations.
The Finnish forest industry undertakes sustainability actions at every stage of the value chain. We provide renewable and innovative solutions and products that have a positive impact on the climate, employment and economic growth.
The Finnish forest industry’s sustainability commitments monitored the development of the sector’s sustainability work for more than a decade. Read the final report, completed in 2026.
Thanks to Stora Enso’s investment at the Heinola Fluting mill, the site has replaced solid fossil fuels with renewable bioenergy.
By developing and optimising their production processes and improving energy efficiency, Stora Enso’s Imatra mills have reduced their direct and
The Xylino project in the Netherlands demonstrates how industrial modular wood construction can meet growing demand for housing quickly, cost-effectively
Metsä Group’s pilot plant for lignin processing was launched in Äänekoski in early 2026. The plant uses lignin separated from
Muoto products are moulded fibre-based food packaging solutions produced from Metsä Group’s pulp using a novel technology. They are suitable
Metsä Group is committed to developing regenerative forestry. The aim is to ensure that forest management actions contribute to measurable
Metsä Group applies anonymous recruitment in all its open vacancies. The aim is to ensure that applications are assessed fairly,
In collaboration with Nestlé, Walki has developed a fibre-based lid solution for instant noodle packaging in Asia. This innovation replaces
Walki’s new next-generation production line in Valkeakoski accelerates the development of fibre-based packaging solutions. The new line enables lighter products
UPM Communication Papers, ANDRITZ and HolyPoly have developed Europe’s first industrial-scale recycling system for paper machine clothing (PMC), including forming
Products made with UPM’s wood-based biochemicals have significantly lower carbon footprint than comparable products made from fossil-based raw materials. Environmental
In 2025 UPM launched a three-year MyShare share savings plan. It offers UPM employees the opportunity to invest a part
UPM and the Baltic Sea Action Group are supporting research, which concentrates on sustainable forestry and identifying effective ways to
UPM’s goal is that by 2030 it will use only recycled nutrients at its wastewater treatment plants and utilise all
Stora Enso converted a former production line at its Oulu business unit into a consumer board line based on new
Sappi Kirkniemi has replaced fossil fuels with biofuels in its energy production. The introduction of new reception, storage and handling
At Sappi’s Kirkniemi mill, long-term efforts have been undertaken to reduce raw material losses. In 2025, raw material losses to
Between 2016 and 2025, employees at the Sappi Kirkniemi mill donated a total of €112,000 from their own fees to
The sawmill completed in 2022 in connection with Metsä Fibre’s Rauma pulp mill receives all its thermal energy from the
