SCA has recruited Per Funkquist as new Vice President Sustainability. Per Funkquist, who holds a degree in forestry from SLU - the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, is joining from a role as Director of Communication and Sustainability Procurement & Wood Supply at another forest industry company.
Juan Carlos Bueno, President and CEO of Mercer, stated, "The 2023 Sustainability Report demonstrates our dedication to progressing sustainable forest management and bioproduct innovation. We are committed to creating long-term value for our stakeholders by balancing environmental stewardship with responsible business growth."
UPM Pulp, UPM Communication Papers and the Paper Workers' Union have successfully negotiated new collective labour agreements for UPM's Finnish pulp and printing paper mills. The new contracts, set for a two-year period, will take effect pending approval from the Paper Workers' Union's Board on 5 June 2024.
Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited has submitted a preliminary application to undertake a major upgrade to Saint John's westside pulp mill, representing a new long-term capital improvement plan and a potential $1.1-billion investment.
Valmet and Papierfabrik Palm GmbH & Co KG have signed a three-year Service Agreement and a one-year Performance Agreement to further improve the performance of Palm's production lines Aalen PM5 and Wörth PM6 in Germany.
