BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND VALUE CREATION
SUSTAINABILITY
FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT
GOVERNANCE
We create value and well-being, with respect for nature We help our customers achieve their sustainability targets with our packaging paperboards and our expert services that support the circular economy. We are continuously looking for opportunities to grow profitably and sustainably, and to generate value for our stakeholders with our operations.
Resources People and partnerships •
2,400 employees in 18 countries
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62 apprentices
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Active cooperation with local communities and educational institutions
Business model We focus on sustainable fresh fibre paperboards and innovative packaging solutions that support the circular economy. We are part of Metsä Group, and benefit from its unique value chain, from pure northern fibre to premium end products. Our holding in our associated company Metsä Fibre ensures our self-sufficiency in pulp.
Production and supply chain •
More than 3,700 suppliers
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8 production units in Finland and Sweden
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Deliveries to approximately 100 countries
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An efficient and global supply chain
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R&D expenditure EUR 6 million
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An Excellence Centre in Äänekoski, Finland, and a satellite centre in Norwalk, the United States
Natural resources •
8.3 million m3 of sourced wood of which 83% is certified
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315,000 dry tonnes of purchased pigments, adhesives and other raw materials
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Total energy consumption 11.9. TwH of which 85% is fossil free
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Water intake 115 million m3
Economic capital •
Capital invested EUR 2.3 billion
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55,000 shareholders in B series and 9,000 in A series
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OUR SALES IN 2021
EUR 2,084 million FOLDING BOXBOARD
57% (of sales)
WHITE KRAFTLINERS
25% (of sales) MARKET PULP
13% (of sales) OTHER
5% (of sales)
