UPM receives recognition for its efforts

GreenPrint

UPM is one of the eight companies that have been recognised by the CDP Forest Programme with a global leadership position in the 2016 Forest A List for timber and timber based products. The A List features companies that are on a path to sustainably source or produce timber commodities.

‘UPM is committed to forest management and forest harvesting practices based on the internationally accepted principles of sustainable forest management,’ said Sami Lundgren, vice president, Environment and Responsibility.

‘Our objective is to create long term profitable business in an ethical and responsible manner, taking into account economic, human and social, as well as environmental matters. We consider forest certification to be an excellent tool for promoting sustainable forestry. Today 84% of the wood we use is certified and our target is to grow the percentage up to 100% by the year 2030.’

‘The business case for breaking the link between deforestation and the production of forest risk commodities has never been stronger. We congratulate those businesses that have achieved a position in CDP's Forest A List for timber. These companies are responding to market demand for environmental accountability and at the same time are making progress towards achieving deforestation-free supply chains. This will not only protect forests, but will help influence market behaviour towards a more sustainable economy,’ said Katie McCoy, head of forests at CDP.

UPM has always taken care of the vitality and regeneration of forests. Furthermore, for over two decades the company has had its own biodiversity programme, which is fully integrated into its forest management practices. UPM also promotes voluntary based nature conservation, and protected areas are part of the biodiversity programme solutions.