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The Board of Directors of Metsä Group's parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative has in its constituent meeting decided that Jussi Linnaranta continues as the Chair of the Board of Directors. Timo Saukkonen continues as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.

SWM International released its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report as part of its ongoing efforts to increase transparency around its ESG strategy and initiatives. The report highlights the Company's commitment to sustainable business practices and how it is addressing key ESG areas of focus.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has successfully completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Chinese decor paper producer Minglian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. and forms a joint venture which comprises a state-of-the-art plant in the city of Xingtai, Hebei Province, China.

Smurfit Kappa has had its emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. The targets covering greenhouse gas emissions from Smurfit Kappa's operations (scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to well-below 2°C.

Innovative solutions including groundbreaking corrugated packaging for the transportation of fresh fish, a paper-based ceiling luminaire that replaces metal and plastic fittings and a space-saving, easy-to-assemble packaging solution for confectionery all received top honours in the 2022 awards.

The former Clearwater Paper Company mill in Fox Crossing is under new ownership. K-K Integrated Logistics of Menominee, Michigan has purchased the plant along Lake Street. The company is proposing to turn a six-story section of the mill into apartments. The rest of the space could be converted into a warehouse. Trilliant Food and Nutrition will be moving into another warehouse on that site this spring.

In addition to causing cancer, the compound known as dioxin can also cause reproductive and developmental problems, damage to the immune system and interfere with hormones. It's sometimes produced by chlorine bleaching of pulp and paper.

Valmet introduces the Valmet Fiber Furnish Control application package for board and papermakers to stabilize refiner operation for maximized production efficiency with ensured furnish quality.

ANDRITZ has successfully completed all the performance test runs for the PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue production line delivered on turnkey basis to MG TEC Industry for its mill in Dej, Romania.

The boiler is designed to process hardwood black liquor and enables environmentally friendly and more energy-efficient operation compared to the direct-contact evaporator boiler currently used at the mill.

Establishes first North American large-scale natural fibre processing facility to match rapid growth in North American hemp production.

RRD said it is not aware of any compromise of client data at this time.

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I have written assessments on lots of projects. Every one of them follows the same pattern in the same order. Three questions: 1. What are the markets? 2. What are the raw materials? 3. What are the assets (including tangible assets and human assets) that you place between (1) and (2) to have a successful project? If you don't start here, your chances of success are very low.

Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc., a global leader in the production of high purity cellulose pulp, announced that it has achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) recognition at its Fernandina Beach facility.

Norske Skog Saugbrugs, Nortømmer and Viken Skog have together established the company Tømmerterminal Hauerseter, which is a privately owned sideport terminal for loading timber by rail. The Minister of Transport and Communications Jon-Ivar Nygård will officially open the newly established timber terminal at Hauerseter on Wednesday 19 January.

Hoak, which has a 8.2% stake in Verso and appears to be among the company's top five holders, said it would be better for the company to remain independent and plans to vote again the announced sale.

Georgia-Pacific has announced the acquisition of property in Centralia, saying in a news release it intends to expand its corrugated packaging operations in the Pacific Northwest.

Sappi Limited, a leading producer of dissolving pulp sold under the brand name Verve, is pleased to announce that it has completed a self-assessment of the Higg Facility Social and Labour Module (FSLM) at its Ngodwana and Saiccor Mills in South Africa.

Tetra Pak, in partnership with Elvir, a subsidiary of Savencia Fromage & Dairy - a world leading milk processor - has become the first carton packaging player in the food and beverage industry to launch a cap using certified recycled polymers.

Nouryon has signed a 15-year agreement with Suzano, a world leading eucalyptus pulp producer. Under the long-term agreement, Nouryon will commission its sustainable Integrated Manufacturing Model for the new Suzano eucalyptus pulp mill in the municipality of Ribas do Rio Pardo, located in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

UPM Raflatac and WWF Poland have renewed their contract to build a smarter future beyond fossils together.

Celadon will convert recycled mixed paper and old corrugated cardboard into a reusable and exportable fiber sheet to supply middle-market paper manufacturers in China. The company's paper products will be produced using a paper mill dryer system from waste cardboard at a more efficient cost than bleached paper, utilizing a technology that has been widely used around the world but will be the first of its kind in the United States.

Sonoco, one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, announced the successful pricing of its first green bonds to support the Company's sustainability strategy.