SCA increases prices on publication paper

The American Forest & Paper Association announced its annual Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Award winners, which recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry and are awarded based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories. *Leadership in Sustainability – Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Resolute Forest Products: Modernization of Coosa Pines (Alabama) Mill Helps Reduce Resolute’s Carbon Footprint *Leadership in Sustainability – Safety: Clearwater Paper: Aspects & Impacts Process to Identify and Reduce Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF) Risks *Leadership in Sustainability – Sustainable Forest Management: Evergreen Packaging: Family Forests – The Key to Certified Success *Leadership in Sustainability – Water: Sappi: Somerset Mill’s Caustic Reclaim & Reuse *Innovation in Sustainability (Large Company): WestRock: Pak On Demand™ Pouch System *Innovation in Sustainability (Small Company): Appvion: Innovative and Sustainable Direct Thermal Technology *Innovation in Sustainability (Small Company): The Price Companies: Restoration & Management of Marginal Agricultural and Timberlands

Paper Excellence announced the temporary curtailment of operations at its Catalyst Paper tiskwat mill. Severe challenges with local and global supply chain congestion exacerbated by BC’s recent atmospheric river event have caused significant paper inventory and movement problems for the company. The curtailment is targeted to begin in the week of November 22, 2021 and we will evaluate conditions for potential restart in early January 2022. Paper Excellence will endeavour to supply paper customers with production from Crofton and Port Alberni as it hopes for a speedy return to normalcy of supply chain performance. Crofton’s pulp and paper operations are currently curtailed until November 24 with its power boiler’s maintenance outage. The company continues to believe that Canada is a leader in the pulp and paper industry and remains committed to its long-term investments here.

The Nomination Committee of BillerudKorsnäs has decided to propose that Jan Svensson shall be elected as Chairman of the Board of BillerudKorsnäs, at the Annual General Meeting that will be held on 5 May 2021. Jan Åström has announced that he is not available for re-election as Chairman of the Board, but as a continued member of the company's Board, and the Nomination Committee will propose that he is elected to this role. Michael M.F. Kaufmann, Chairman of the Nomination Committee commented: “The Nomination Committee is very pleased to propose Jan Svensson as new Chairman. We are convinced that Jan Svensson, with his broad industrial experience as well as excellent strategic and leadership skills, will provide the company with a chairmanship that is right for the company. The Nomination Committee also wants to point out the important contributions by Jan Åström during his term as Chairman of the Board, including his recruitment of a new CEO.”