UPM donates EUR 400,000 for top research on the overall climate impact of commercial forests

Clean energy is vital for sustainability. Our responsibility targets express our commitment to annually improving our energy efficiency and increasing our use of renewable fuels. Fossil raw materials can be replaced with wood-based products and solutions in many applications, but this consumes a large amount of heat and electricity. As UPM produces and consumes significant amounts of energy, the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7, Affordable and Clean Energy, is one of our six focus goals. “Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy while at the same improving energy efficiency is crucial for mitigating climate change. Energy efficiency not only reduces emissions, but it also saves natural resources and money, so it’s smart both for the environment and our bottom line,” says Pasi Svinhufvud, UPM Energy Manager, Thermal Power, HSEQ. UPM has a remarkable share of climate friendly energy production. there is much more..

Mativ Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights *Sales increased 69% to $660.1 million, reflecting the benefit of the merger; 6% constant currency organic sales growth, or 2% including negative currency impacts; 20%+ sales growth in release liners and protective solutions led the portfolio *GAAP Income was $2.5 million, GAAP EPS was $0.04, and GAAP Operating Profit was $26.9 million, which all included significant expenses related to the Neenah merger integration *Continued positive momentum in price/cost performance drove margin expansion *≈$5 million cost synergies realized in 2022; ≈$25 million incremental synergies expected in 2023. Mativ Full Year 2022 Highlights *Sales increased 51% to $2,167.4 million, reflecting the benefit of the merger; 11% constant currency organic sales growth, or 7% including negative currency impacts *Double-digit sales growth in release liners, protective solutions, and packaging and specialty papers led top-line performance with strong pricing more than offsetting higher input costs *GAAP Loss was $6.6 million, GAAP EPS was $(0.18), and GAAP Operating Profit was $51.4 million, which all included significant expenses related to the Neenah merger closing and integration

Sustana Fiber, a leading manufacturer of premium, sustainable recycled fiber has been awarded 2021 Sustainable Business Product of the Year for EnviroLife® by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. The company’s premium product, EnviroLife® is a 100% sustainable recycled fiber manufactured in DePere, WI compliant with FDA standards for use in a wide variety of foodservice packagings, such as paper cups, sandwich wraps, bags, to-go containers, and paperboard packaging. The Sustainable Business Awards presented by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council recognize businesses and individuals who prioritize sustainability and are making strides towards impactful change in Wisconsin. The winners of these awards demonstrate leadership, initiative, innovation, and are making measurable improvements and positive impacts. At Sustana Fiber, we believe in responsible manufacturing and being good stewards of the valuable resources that benefit people, drive the economy and belong to everyone. Stewardship is about keeping materials out of landfills and toxins out of the air; using only what we need as efficiently as we can. We apply that principle to every point in the sustainability journey.