Environmental

PotlatchDeltic Corporation, as part of the global Forestry Natural Capital Project, joined 17 other forestry organizations representing stewardship of forests in 38 countries, in unveiling a major milestone in the sector's global collaboration to make nature's value visible in financial decision making.

This international recognition reinforces Lecta's commitment to a new era of responsibility for paper packaging and positions EraCup Natural among the most advanced solutions on the market.

Metsä Board's recent comparative life cycle assessment* compared the carbon footprint of berry trays made from three different materials: MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB, PET and recycled R-PET.

In early 2026, a pilot project for carbon capture will be launched at the Värö industrial site. The initiative aims to build knowledge around the technology and explore new business opportunities using biogenic carbon dioxide as a raw material.

UPM Communication Papers is launching a new climate action roadmap, marking a significant milestone in accelerating its climate actions.

UPM Energy's ultracapacitor at the Kuusankoski hydropower plant is now operational. The six-megawatt device stores energy and provides balancing power to the electricity grid. The need for fast and flexible balancing power has increased with the growing use of renewable, weather-dependent forms of energy, such as wind and solar power. The investment, announced in August 2024, triples UPM's ultracapacitor capacity and further strengthens the ability of hydropower to balance the electricity grid quickly and efficiently.

Pivotal combination with Berry Global unlocks new possibilities.'

The Skookumchuck, B.C., mill's latest $62,950 in environmental penalties is the third major enforcement action against the Kootenay facility this year.

Beach has partnered with prominent recycling and manufacturing company Visy through a new two-year natural gas supply contract.

Transaction with Tacoma Public Utilities permanently protects land in the Green River Watershed.

Domtar's Kingsport Mill has been awarded The Fred Schmitt Award for Outstanding Corporate Leadership by the National Recycling Coalition (NRC). The prestigious national honor recognizes a company showing leadership, innovation and success as a model in recycling and diversion.

The BTG Pactual TIG reforestation strategy focuses on restoring biodiversity and climate resilience in critical ecosystems in Latin America, including Brazil's Cerrado biome - one of the most biodiverse seasonally dry ecosystems in the world.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is reporting that International Paper in Cantonment spilled nearly 2 million gallons of treated wastewater and stormwater into Elevenmile Creek after heavy rain.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has approved the Fix Our Forests Act (S. 1462) by an 18-5 vote. This bipartisan legislation aims to reduce the frequency and severity of catastrophic wildfires, expedite forest management projects, and address legal and regulatory barriers to timely wildfire response.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable fiber-based specialty materials, announces a major milestone in its sustainability journey with the implementation of a biomass boiler at the company's Rottersac site in France. This will reduce the site emissions with approximately 80% and significantly lowering the carbon footprint of products, benefiting Ahlstrom's customers. This location serves as a key hub for Ahlstrom's food packaging operations in Europe.

This new milestone represents significant and accelerated progress, positioning the Coalition at 45% of its goal to mobilize at least US$ 10 billion by 2030. Collectively, these commitments aim to protect or restore 3.65 million hectares of Brazilian forests.

The resulting CDR credits will be sold to buyers in the carbon market.

Saica Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard and sustainable packaging solutions, inaugurated the new biomass boiler at its Saica Paper site in Champblain-Laveyron, France.

Saint-Gobain Canada officially marked the completion of its expansion and sustainable upgrade project at its CertainTeed Gypsum plant in Sainte-Catherine, Quebec, transforming the facility into North America's first zero-carbon (scopes 1 and 2) gypsum wallboard plant and the largest in the world. First announced in 2022, Saint-Gobain completed major electrification upgrades allowing the plant to be solely powered by renewable electricity.

Sappi North America is concerned with the announcement from The Nature Conservancy regarding its agreement with Brookfield Renewable to acquire four hydroelectric facilities on the Kennebec River in Maine, including the Shawmut Dam.

Arctic Paper is committed to environmental responsibility as an ongoing journey rather than a one-time action.

With SBTi validation of its emissions reduction targets for 2030.

The innovative solution is made from Mondi's re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper range and designed for recycling according to the 4evergreen 'Design for Circularity Guidelines'.

Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP) announces the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, which details a year of significant achievements and ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, community growth, and industry-leading safety practices.

Rayonier Inc. has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, which highlights the actions the Company is taking to enhance the long-term sustainability of its land resources as well as the long-term well-being of its investors, employees, communities, and other stakeholders.