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By the end of 2024, Stora Enso achieved a 53% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, surpassing the target of a 50% reduction by 2030 from the 2019 base year. This milestone reflects the Group's long-term commitment to proactive decarbonisation efforts.

Mr. Robbie, 61, joins the IP Board after serving on DS Smith's Board of Directors since 2019. On January 31, 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith to create a new global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, focused on the attractive North America and EMEA regions.

Western Forest Products Inc. ("Western") and Eastwood Forests, LLC announced that Western has completed the sale of approximately 14,500 hectares of fee simple land on northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia ("BC"), Canada to a Canadian affiliate of the Eastwood Climate Smart Forestry Fund I LP for $69.2 million.

McKinley Paper's Combined Locks mill has been cited for a permit violation after the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources observed floating solids in the Fox River, transgressing environmental regulations.

Smurfit WestRock on Wednesday reported increased earnings in the fourth-quarter and said its USD400 million synergy program is "on track".

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has been recognized for its strong commitment to climate action, earning a Leadership score of A- rating in the 2024 CDP Climate disclosure. This achievement highlights Ahlstrom's strategic and systematic efforts to reduce climate impact across the value chain while reinforcing our dedication to transparency and action in tackling climate change.

Ahlstrom, a globally leading nonwoven producer, has been nominated as a finalist for the IDEA 2025 Awards in the "Nonwoven Product" category for its innovative BioProtect™ laundry care solution. This biodegradable and certified biobased product is based on cellulosic fibers in combination with OrganoClick's OC-BioBinder® and represents years of dedicated development.

Management Summary from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jean-Michel Ribiéras.

Metalvac papers provide light, moisture, water vapor, water, grease and oxygen barriers. They are characterized by excellent runnability and adaptability to different packaging equipment, allowing for maximum performance in the production process.

The flexible stand-up pouches contain 20 water soluble dishwashing tabs.

Setra Group AB is considering selling its sawmill in Malå, Sweden, during 2025, aiming to strengthen its operations in central Sweden.

The company is ranked industry best in the Household Products category. Additionally, Essity has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the world's most prestigious sustainability indices.

SCA has secured a spot on CDP's (Carbon Disclosure Project) A-List for companies, authorities, and cities in the categories assessing forestry work, procurement of forest raw materials, and efforts against climate change.

CDP and S&P Global, both leading global sustainability rating companies, have recognized UPM among the top sustainability performers.

The change negotiations cover the entire staff of Lappeenranta, Renko and Vilppula sawmills, approximately 245 people.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a modified air quality permit to International Paper - Riegelwood Mill in Columbus County.

LP Building Solutions, a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has announced the appointments of Jean-Michel Ribiéras and Ty R. Silberhorn to its Board of Directors, effective February 6, 2025.

Metsä Group's comparable operating result for 2024 was Euro 203 million, a 59% decrease from Euro 488 million in 2023, driven by weaker demand, higher raw material costs, and political strikes in Finland.

Founded in 1955, its leaders say the keys to success in all these years are its ability to recruit and retain high-achieving employees, its down-to-earth company culture and its unique incentive system that aligns employee interests with shareholders.

Metsä Group has completed a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its Kuura textile fibre. The assessment shows that Kuura's global warming potential (GWP100, fossil) score is less than one-third of the next best option, viscose.

McKinley Paper in Combined Locks has responded to reports of sludge near the mill along the Fox River.

Norwegian company Norske Skog has accepted a $27 million offer by Melbourne businessman David Marriner for the mill at Boyer, on the edge of New Norfolk in Tasmania's Derwent Valley.

In 2022, UPM carried out the restoration of the rapids area of Arvajankoski, Jämsä, in cooperation with local operators. Last autumn, a monitoring survey by the Central Finland Water and Environment Association found some young-of-the-year brown trout and a spawning nest in the area. This means that natural reproduction of trout has started in Arvajankoski.

MacPherson brings pulp and paper industry experience to Thunder Bay, most recently serving as Vice President of Paperboard Manufacturing for Graphic Packaging International. Prior to Graphic, MacPherson was Managing Director at Mercer International, Canada, and Mill Manager for Domtar in Kingsport, Tennessee. Earlier in this career, he held engineering leadership positions at Weyerhaeuser and Willamette Industries.

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