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Climate change is affecting forest ecosystems worldwide, causing shifts in the distribution, abundance, productivity, and health of trees. Rayonier's commitment to sustainable forest management requires that we understand both the physical and transition risks posed by climate change to our business, the ecosystems we manage, and society in general.

Smurfit Kappa's Townsend Hook paper mill in the UK has introduced a new state-of-the art drying process innovation to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Leading sustainable fibre and product producer Asia Pacific Resources International Limited ("APRIL") has officially launched the Andalan Lestari Waste Bank ('BSAL') in Riau Complex in Pangkalan Kerinci in October 2022. APRIL is a member of the Singapore-headquartered RGE group of companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto.

Greif worked with ING Capital LLC, its sustainability structuring agent, to include an innovative feature to the facility which is the option to switch to internally set Key Performance Indicators (KPI) at a later stage, providing additional flexibility as Greif makes continuous progress on its sustainability targets.

Cascades Inc. has amended its existing credit agreement to increase its authorized term loan to $260 million from $160 million and extend the maturity from December 2025 to December 2027.

Metsä Group will offer added benefits to its committed owner-members by paying a double bonus on wood purchased through delivery sales between 1 November 2022 and 31 January 2023.

When Kimberly-Clark was created in 1872, the U.S. had only 37 states. Neither of the World Wars had happened yet, and Henry Ford was still decades away from introducing the world to the Model T automobile.

Jussi Pesonen was appointed as UPM's President and CEO in 2004. Before that he served UPM in several management positions since 1987.

Asia Pacific Resources International Limited ("APRIL") has highlighted the importance of community engagement as a means of limiting the occurrence of fires and hot spots in areas located around its operations in Sumatra, Indonesia.

The PaperBlister package is all paper, plastic-free, made entirely from renewable resources and can be fully recycled into the paper stream unlike traditional plastic blisters.

Amcor released its first Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) report, which includes the results of Amcor's climate scenario analysis exercise, along with information about the company's climate governance structure, risk management approach and performance metrics.

With the release of the 2021 report, Graphic Packaging shares milestones achieved in advancing its Vision 2025 ESG goals.

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Södra plans to add lignin within its range of forest-based materials and seeks partners to develop lignin-based sustainable alternatives to fossil materials in a range of applications.

Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that it has developed Rencushion Pack for e-commerce packaging. Rencushion Pack is the general name for cushioning envelopes made of corrugated board and its automated packaging system.

To meet the demand for sustainable and innovative construction solutions, Stora Enso launches Sylva, a massive wood building kit comprising pre-manufactured, custom-made applications delivered just-in-time to the building site. The solution enables faster construction, reduced costs, more efficient use of raw material and fewer emissions than concrete or steel.

Poor hygiene standards in public spaces, overall worry for global health threats, knowledge gaps and taboos in discussions around health and hygiene - these are just some of the barriers to well-being identified in the Global Hygiene and Health Survey 2022 conducted by global hygiene and health company Essity. The findings are based on responses from more than 15,000 people world-wide with the aim to find healthier solutions for future generations.

Demand is expected to remain

Sylvamo, the world's paper company, is announcing it reached an agreement and completed the sale of its Russian operations to Pulp Invest Limited Liability Company for $420 million.

Greif Ranked as 58 Among 100 U.S. Companies Recognized for Employee Sentiment and Satisfaction

Smurfit Kappa recently published its first Green Bond Allocation and Impact Report, which provides details on the use of the proceeds of its inaugural €1 billion dual-tranche Green Bond issued in September 2021.

In conjunction with World Menopause Day on October 18, the hygiene and health company Essity is launching a new product area and the new product brand Issviva for women+ experiencing menopause - aimed at raising awareness and breaking the taboo surrounding this transition that impacts millions of women around the world.

The Government of Alberta has renewed the forest management agreement (FMA) jointly held by Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc. and La Crete Sawmills Ltd. for the next 20 years in exchange for important stewardship responsibilities. This agreement establishes the companies' right to grow and harvest Crown timber from a forest management unit in the northwestern corner of the province, surrounding High Level.

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