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Enviva recognized for securing sustainable growth for nearly two decades and its strong commitment and efforts toward the environment, sustainability, and climate change

First wood delivered to Leuna, Germany

The index recognizes companies that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work environments.

The list recognizes companies with leading environmental, social, and governance ratings and strong financial performance.

As part of their engagement in the Compact, Sustana will begin submitting an annual Communication on Progress in 2023 that describes the company's efforts to implement the Ten Principles.

Jari Suominen, Executive Vice President (EVP), Forest division and a member of the Group Leadership Team, has decided to leave Stora Enso. After more than 25 years with the Company, Jari will now pursue career opportunities outside of Stora Enso. Per Lyrvall, currently EVP Legal, has been appointed as new EVP Forest division. Per will assume the role beginning of December and continue as a member of the Group Leadership Team (GLT).

The ranking was compiled by the research firm Statista on behalf of the Financial Times by surveying more than 100,000 employees in European companies on five aspects of diversity: gender balance, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and disability.

Global packaging leader commits to reach 30% recycled content across all products by 2030, tripling its prior target.

Södra has been awarded the Career Companies 2023 award. The purpose of the Career Companies is to reward employers who have successfully invested in career and development opportunities and to help students and young workers find future employers.

Federal Agency Found African American Workers Faced Racial Taunts and Nooses

Homebuilders can save time and money on eligible weather-resistive barrier products.

The in-house research team not only stays on top of the latest research, but conducts research projects of their own to address challenges in our forests.

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has published new detailed roadmaps to help visualise the measures it will take to achieve the ambitious 2030 targets regarding climate change and water use. Roadmaps will be updated at least once a year, both in terms of the actual performance and future investments. Future investments, which are at the planning stage, are also included in the roadmaps.

Stora Enso and Voodin Blade Technology GmbH have signed a partnership agreement to develop sustainable wind turbine blades from wood. Under the agreement, the two companies are committed to developing sustainable alternatives for wind turbine blades and creating a competitive and reliable supply chain. They are currently producing and installing a 20 m blade for a 0.5 MW turbine and have plans for an 80 m blade.

The Company also announced that John Keppler, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is expected to assume the role of Executive Chairman, consistent with the succession plan developed by the Board.

Prior to joining Mill Rock Packaging, he worked for nearly 30 years with RR Donnelley, where he was a Senior Vice President of Operations with responsibility over multiple sites.

Smurfit Kappa has created an innovative and sustainable packaging solution specifically tailored for wine, to help businesses in the sector capitalise on the continued growth in eCommerce wine sales.

Norske Skog Skogn and Statkraft have entered into a new long-term industrial energy agreement, which together with previous contracts, will secure large parts of the mill's energy supply on competitive terms until 2030.

Prices will increase 15% or more for shipments on and after the 1st of December 2022.

Cascades is proud to announce that its Canadian Retail Tissue division has ranked #1 in the Household paper category in the 2022 voice of retailer feedback survey conducted by the Advantage Group International.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has been appointed as the exclusive packaging provider for one of Europe's largest fashion enterprises. Following a product trial earlier this year, Mondi will support MODIVO in switching from the standard rigid packaging currently used in the distribution of the e-retailer's full collection of shoes, bags and clothes.

The new ranking system, developed by The Burning Glass Institute, Harvard Business School's Managing the Future of Work Project and Schultz Family Foundation, creates a corporate scorecard that measures the 250 largest U.S. public companies to determine which are most likely to create economic mobility for their workers. International Paper ranked 9th overall, with specific recognition in the areas of career growth and career stability.

This comes as lawmakers around the world introduce traceability legislation to clamp down on counterfeit healthcare products and improve patient safety.

Sealed Air Corp said on it would acquire peer Liquibox for $1.15 billion, as the packaging firm aims to boost its presence in the quick service restaurants and liquid packaging segments.

In LP's 2022 Sustainability Report, the company celebrates its 50-year history--a history marked by product innovation, responsible resource management and a strong sense of commitment to employees and communities.