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Mondi has secured a place on CDP's prestigious 'Triple A List' for tackling climate change as well as acting to protect forests and water security. Mondi has been recognised for leading on corporate environmental ambition, action and transparency worldwide.

Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious 'A List' for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security - two of the three environmental themes covered by CDP. 

CDP, a global non-profit organisation, has recognised UPM as one of the world's Triple A List companies for tackling climate change and taking actions to ensure sustainable forest management and water security. Only ten out of more than 5,800 companies were able to receive a Triple A recognition and UPM got it for the second year in a row.

Metsä Fibre and Linde have signed a preliminary agreement of an on-site oxygen supply to Metsä Fibre's new bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland. The agreement includes construction of an on-site oxygen plant based on VPSA (Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology, as well as operation and maintenance of the plant.

Essity has been recognized for its leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious 'A List' for tackling deforestation.

BillerudKorsnäs' contribution to the low-carbon economy and actions to cut emissions have been recognized by the global environmental non-profit CDP, when BillerudKorsnäs secured a place on the prestigious 'A List' for tackling climate change.

Sustainability is integrated in every part of SCA's operations. In order to make long term priorities and to ensure sustainable development, SCA has established corporate objectives to be met by 2030.

The Hygiene and health company Essity is strengthening their dedication to the Global Handwashing Partnership, as a strategic partner.

BASF and the Swedish packaging material manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs have developed a unique home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging. It can be used to produce wraps with individually adjusted barrier properties e.g. for cookies, ice cream, cereal bars and dairy items as well as wrappers for fish, meat and cheese freshly sold in supermarkets. And it is a solution that meets today's requirement for sustainability by being organically recyclable.

As we adjust to the new normal with packaging playing an ever greater role in our lives, fears around packaging safety are front of mind. Six in ten consumers now claim to wash their hands thoroughly after touching packaged groceries and household products.

Sun Chemical has further enhanced its online troubleshooting guide (http://inktsa.sunchemical.com) by adding potential solutions to common pressroom challenges in coldset and metal package printing processes.

Enviva Partners, LP announced that its first shipment of sustainable wood pellets is on its way from Port Panama City in Florida to Japan's Iwakuni Port.

The ISE is an index that tracks the performance of listed corporations based on the aspects of corporate sustainability, social justice, environmental balance and corporate governance.

At Lecta, we are reaffirming our commitment to sustainability by moving towards developing innovative solutions that contribute to reducing our environmental impact and encouraging the circular economy.

Smurfit Kappa has been recognised as a leader in innovative packaging design scooping numerous prestigious awards recently in Brazil.

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, has been awarded a platinum score in the latest EcoVadis rating, alongside the company's regional counterparts Sappi Europe and Sappi Southern Africa.

Kimberly-Clark announced that it was named one of the 2020+ Top Companies for Executive Women by Working Mother Media (WMM) for the fourth consecutive time.

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) released Innovative, Sustainable, Resilient: Recommendations from Canada's Forest Sector to Drive Economic Recovery and a Net-Zero Carbon Future. The report, submitted to the federal government, outlines how Canadian forestry workers, forest management, and forest products can help kickstart a green economic recovery.

Kadant Black Clawson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., announced it has received an order from 819 Virginia LLC, a subsidiary of Cascades Inc., to supply the complete stock preparation solution for its new production line at its Ashland, Virginia facility.

Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries, and Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, announced a partnership to develop biodegradable aqueous barrier coatings for more sustainable paper and board products.

Valmet enhances the offering of Valmet Paper Lab, an automated paper testing laboratory, for linerboard applications. In recent years, a large share of the Valmet Paper Lab deliveries has already been for linerboard applications. With a new S-Test module, Valmet Paper Lab offers a complete laboratory package for linerboard producers.

Andritz has signed an agreement with Laroche, based in Cours, France, to acquire LM Industries comprising Laroche SA and Miltec SA, France. Andritz will take over all Laroche entities and their business worldwide. Closing of the transaction, which is subject to approval by the Andritz Supervisory Board, is expected at the beginning of 2021.

Turkish industrial company Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi has commissioned Austrian industrial plant engineering group Andritz to supply a fibre production line for its medium-density fibreboard (MDF) plant located in Inegol, Andritz said.

Valmet has supplied analyzers and Industrial Internet solution to Hansol Paper in South Korea. The delivery includes two Valmet Fiber Furnish Analyzers one to Janghang mill and one to Cheonan mill and, a Valmet Brightness Measurement to Shintanjin mill.

International technology Group ANDRITZ has successfully started up the PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue production line delivered to Xuan Mai Paper Co. Ltd. for its mill in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.