We renew the everyday – sustainably

With higher living standards and an ageing population, a growing number of urban, middle-class people are consuming more over a longer period. Yet, our reliance on fossil fuels and materials continues in a global scale.

Our strategy is based on the versatile use of renewable feedstocks, driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability. It is a response to some of the biggest challenges facing the world today, such as resource scarcity, climate change, biodiversity loss and increasing inequality.

Our strategy also guides us in achieving our 2030 sustainability targets and contributing positively to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We focus on those where we can have the biggest impact.

Our 2030 sustainability targets

We believe in science and third-party verification

We comply with international standards and are committed to respected global initiatives. We raise the bar through science-based action and verify the results with third-party when possible. Our ambitious long-term targets and tangible actions to promote sustainability have brought us recognitions in international sustainability indices.

Our sustainability targets by 2030

1.5 °C

limiting global temperature rise

-65%

Fossil CO₂ emissions from UPM's on-site combustion and purchased energy (Scope 1 and 2), compared to 2015

Strategic, critical and high sustainability risk supplier spend covered by EcoVadis assessment indicating low sustainability risk

40%

female representation in professional and managerial roles

Opportunities in many fronts

As a global material solutions company, there are numerous opportunities for us to make a positive impact and create value for society – through responsible operations and renewable and sustainable solutions.

We take action in the following key focus areas:

Actions towards net-zero CO₂ emissions

We have set ambitious emission reduction targets for 2030 throughout our value chain, and UPM's net-zero approach will be aligned with recognised international carbon accounting and assurance standards when these are finalised. Our climate agenda builds on three pillars: forests, emission reductions and products.

Climate action

Enhancing biodiversity

We have had our own forest biodiversity program since 1998, and biodiversity is one of the focus areas in our Forest Action Program. Several targets and key performance indicators have been created to measure our development. We are looking for science-based approach when developing our targets and are testing eDNA for measuring biodiversity.

UPM Forest Action Program

Biodiversity

Advancing sustainable product design

We focus on solving the challenges of our customers. We have developed an extensive Sustainable Product Design concept that supports and steers our product development and supports in achieving the UN Sustainability Development Goals.

UPM Sustainable Product Design

Product Stewardship

Social responsibility and human rights in the core

Respect for human rights is the foundation of our social responsibility agenda and 2030 targets. We advance safety by boosting safety practices and employee engagement. We also promote LGBTIQ+ and have a BeU network to foster an inclusive workplace. We have a dedicated Sustainable Supply Chain Program driving supply chain compliance and risk mitigation.

People and society

Sustainable Supply Chain Program

Compliant and transparent ESG governance and reporting

The UPM Code of Conduct underlines our commitment to integrity and responsible operations. Our Sustainability Policy Statement outlines responsible business practices, governance, and continuous improvement of environmental and societal performance. Our Product Stewardship Standard establishes a framework for product management and the UPM Supplier and Third-Party Code meets the evolving corporate responsibility regulations, enhancing requirements for suppliers’ human rights and environmental due diligence. We comply with the requirements set by the CSRD which complements our existing integrated reporting and assurance practices.

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We renew the everyday – sustainably

Our 2030 sustainability targets

We believe in science and third-party verification

Our sustainability targets by 2030

Opportunities in many fronts

Actions towards net-zero CO₂ emissions

Enhancing biodiversity

Advancing sustainable product design

Social responsibility and human rights in the core

Compliant and transparent ESG governance and reporting

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