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The company says its Green Bay mill achieved Net-Zero-Water in its production of 100% recycled containerboard paper, the first-ever UL with validation of this environmental claim.

The Weyerhaeuser Company is being fined $40,000 for repeated water quality violations at its Longview mill. The Washington Department of Ecology is issuing the penalty to Weyerhaeuser for water pollution and failing to adequately monitor its stormwater and wastewater. Pollution above permitted levels can negatively impact human health and the environment.

Repeated water quality violations at the North Pacific Paper Company LLC (NORPAC) mill in Longview led to a $68,000 penalty from the Washington Department of Ecology. Pollution above permitted levels can negatively impact human health and the environment.

Clearwater Paper is examining opportunities in a potential consolidation of the private label tissue industry after losing $28 million in 2021.

Huhtamaki, a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has signed a 12-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.

Bonterra™, an innovative and sustainably focused line of household paper products, officially launched today in Canada, giving consumers the opportunity to make a difference for a better planet. As sustainability continues to become a greater priority for Canadians, Bonterra is offering them our new, more environmentally conscious option to meet their needs while doing something small, but impactful at the same time.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Ellepot, and OrganoClick have partnered to provide 100% biobased and biodegradable solutions to the horticulture market. Organic 2.0 paper pot is an entirely organic-based solution to grow crops on an industrial scale. The new product has allowed the companies to enter the organic crop segment, which is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years.

In line with its commitment to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Cascades Sonoco, a joint venture between Cascades and Sonoco Product Company, announced that its FlexSHIELD® coatings have received third party certification for compostability from TÜV Austria. Additionally, the coatings have achieved recyclability and repulpability certifications from the Fiber Box Association.

The combined Annual and Sustainability Report includes the Report of the Board of Directors, the Company's Financial statements and the Corporate governance statement for the financial period 1 January-31 December 2021.

The construction of Wisdome Stockholm, a scientific experience arena, is now under way. The building at Sweden's National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm has a pioneering design and will be a landmark object for sustainable and climate-smart construction in wood. Stora Enso is the main partner and delivers wood construction materials to Wisdome Stockholm.

Smurfit Kappa has been recognised as a top ESG performer by leading research and analytics company Sustainalytics. Following analysis of more than 4,000 European-based companies, Smurfit Kappa was named a Regional Top Rated company and is ranked in the top 5 of the Paper Packaging category globally.

Sonoco, one of the most sustainable, diversified packaging companies, has again been selected as one of Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the United States. The Company's ranking jumped significantly this year, from 91st to 56th.

The report details the Company's accomplishments, progress and commitments with respect to its careful stewardship of tremendous assets and valuable resources.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced a commitment to set science-based targets to achieve near-term greenhouse gas ("GHG") reductions across all its operations located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Europe.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has created a fully recyclable packaging solution for Warmhaus, a Turkish producer of radiators and boilers for home heating.

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognised by CDP for their work to engage with suppliers to jointly tackle climate change. Only the top 8% of companies who disclosed information for the full climate questionnaire achieved a place on the CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard.

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, will increase prices across all product lines in North America and Latin America by 10 to 25 percent, effective April 1, 2022, or as customer contracts allow.

Valmet will deliver two second-generation EVO Defibrator systems to the new insulation materials plant at Steico Sp. z o.o's Gromadka site in Poland. The EVO Defibrators are known for the reliable performance and low operating cost.

Valmet will supply a new headbox to Naini Paper Limited's Kashipur mill in India. The investment is targeted to strengthen Naini Paper's capability in delivering high-quality paper to its customers and secure its market position with growing productivity.

For optimized cleaning, Voith introduces the new InduraClean (IDC) product family as part of its BlueLine stock preparation portfolio.

All the electrical, automation and ICT installation contracts for the Kemi bioproduct mill project of Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, have now been agreed.

As part of its continuous renewal and development, Valmet has renewed its Sustainability360º Agenda, which has been the backbone for building the company's acknowledged sustainability work over the years.

Start-up is scheduled for 2022.

Tapflo has been a trusted partner on the industrial pump market for over 40 years, offering diaphragm pumps, centrifugal pumps, and other industrial process equipment. The global pump supplier and manufacturer are now broadening its offer with the launch of a new series of submersible pumps designed for an extensive range of applications.