Our approach & performance

We are committed to continuously improve our sustainability performance throughout the whole value chain.

 
 

Sustainability is the foundation for value creation

As one of the the world's biggest producers of graphic paper, we realise that our future business depends on sustainability. This is why our commitment can be seen throughout the whole value chain of our products. We are constantly working to deliver sustainable solutions for our customers: whether through optimizing our production processes, using renewable energy in our mills, or ensuring the protection of biodiversity in our forests.

By focusing on sustainability today, we create lasting value that will lead to a more prosperous tomorrow.

 
Our approach strengthens our commitment to sustainable practices across the value chain, from raw material to value creation. And our performance demonstrates what we have achieved.
UPM Communication Papers Sustainability Team
 
 
 

Sustainable fresh fibre

84% of our wood is from certified sources. UPM plants 50 million trees annually.

Recycled fibre

UPM is one of the world’s leading recyclers of recovered paper in graphic paper production.

Ecolabelled products

Every UPM paper product has been awarded at least one of the World’s leading eco-labels.

Circular economy

89% of the side stream materials generated at or mills are reused and replace virgin raw materials elsewhere.

 
 
 

Dive deeper into our sustainability agenda

 
 
 

External recognitions

UPM stands out globally for its achievements in corporate responsibility. We demonstrate our commitment every day to a sustainable future, and we are recognised for it. This is a source of inspiration – not only for us, but for the whole industry.

 

 

DJSI Emblem_All Black.png

Dow Jones Sustainability Index

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) evaluate the sustainability performance of publicly traded companies

UPM included in the DJSI for 10 years in a row 

Read article

Read more about Dow Jones Indices

 

 

CPD.png

CDP A-list

CDP offers most comprehensive collection of self-reported environmental data in the world.

In December 2021 CDP, a global non-profit organisation, recognised us on a Forests A List for tackling deforestation, with a score A- in water security and in climate for tackling climate change. We are one of a few high-performing companies out of nearly 12,000 that were scored with an A in the forest category. In February 2022 we received a Supplier Engagement Leader position in CDP’s Supplier Engagement Rating. The rating shows how effectively companies are engaging their suppliers on climate change. Only the top 8% of companies who disclosed to the full climate questionnaire received this recognition.

Read article

Read more about CDP

 

Global_compact_lead.png

Global Compact LEAD

LEAD companies show the highest levels of engagement with the United Nations Global Compacta UN global business initiative for sustainable and socially responsible policies. 

UN recognises UPM as Compact LEAD participant 2021

Read article 

Read more about Global Compact LEAD

 

Corporate_Knights.png

Corporate Knights

Corporate Knights is a media and investment advisory company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on promoting an economic system where prices fully incorporate social, economic and ecological costs and benefits.

UPM was ranked 22nd in the Global 100.

Read more about Corporate Knights

 
 
 

Product highlights 

Are your looking for sustainable paper? The sustainability of paper is a product of many factors, from the raw materials used, the manufacturing process, energy and water use to the raw material efficiency of the product itself and its environmental footprint.

 
UPM Impresse plus C

UPM Impresse plus C

Learn more
UPM Pure

UPM Pure

Learn more
New Future Multi Neutral

New Future Multi Neutral

Learn more
 
 
 
 
 

Further contents and materials on the topic

 

Explore our campaign #MADEOFSUSTAINABILITY

In everything we do, we foster sustainable development as the only solid foundation for long-term value creation.

Explore the campaign

 

 


 

Related articles

CDP recognises UPM with triple ‘A’ score for climate, forests and water security actions
News | 12/13/2022 07:00:00 | 4 min

CDP recognises UPM with triple ‘A’ score for climate, forests and water security actions

Read more
Dow Jones Sustainability Index lists UPM the leader of its industry
News | 12/12/2022 08:00:00 | 2 min

Dow Jones Sustainability Index lists UPM the leader of its industry

Read more
Circularity, fuel efficiency, and sustainability: A first look at the combined heat and power plant at UPM Nordland Papier
Story | 11/16/2022 08:15:54 | 6 min

Circularity, fuel efficiency, and sustainability: A first look at the combined heat and power plant at UPM Nordland Papier

Read more
UPM receives all-time high EcoVadis score thanks to its renewed social responsibility agenda
News | 08/18/2022 10:00:00 | 2 min

UPM receives all-time high EcoVadis score thanks to its renewed social responsibility agenda

Read more
 

Are you looking for more information?

Have a look at our FAQs: 

Browse questions

 

Search FAQ section by topic:

Paper production      Product properties and uses      Climate     Origin of wood & sustainable forestry     Ecolabels     

Recycling vs. fresh fibre     Social responsibility

 

 

Or contact one of our experts directly

Ella Vilén

Ella Vilén

Contact Ella
Peter Balle

Peter Balle

Contact Peter
General form

General form

Fill in the form
 

 

 

UPM_Icon_CONTACT-1_outline_RGB.png


Stay informed

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the paper industry.