We integrate sustainability into every step of our paper and paperboard production – from how the forest is managed to how the finished product is delivered. To us, sustainability isn’t just a perspective. It’s the foundation of everything we do, and something our customers can rely on.
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Inside our sustainable production
Overview
Focus on sustainable solutions
Guided by long-term thinking
Our production is shaped by knowledge, responsibility, and respect for natural resources.
The forest
Our raw material grows in responsibly managed forests, where we plant more than we harvest and protect biodiversity.
The fibre
Fresh fibre gives our paper and paperboard strength, flexibility, and recyclability. It’s clean, traceable, and ideal for circular use.
The footprint
Renewable energy, borrowed water, and optimised transport – our production is designed for low impact and high efficiency.
Efficient and responsible production
Sustainability is built into every part of our production, from energy and water use to fibre sourcing and transport across our paper mills and paperboard mills in Sweden and the UK.
Sustainable forestry practices
Our forest management is shaped by a long-term vision and deep respect for nature, balancing productivity with conservation.
Responsible forestryBiodiversity
Protecting biodiversity helps us maintain healthy, productive forests and ensures ecosystems continue to thrive.
Read more about biodiversityBorrowing water
We use surface water responsibly, cleaning and reusing it several times before returning it safely to nature.
Water managementStandards and sustainability data
Explore how sustainability is built into the details, from mill operations to the standards we’re measured by.
Our mills
We operate four mills: two for paperboard and two for paper. Each one plays a unique role in our production, combining long-standing craftsmanship with modern technology and a strong focus on sustainability. From premium packaging paperboards to speciality papers, our mills make it possible.
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Certificates
Holmen is certified according to leading international standards for forest management, environmental performance, energy use, and quality assurance. These frameworks form part of our core business processes and are validated through regular internal and external audits.
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Measured impact
Discover the figures, carbon footprint metrics and environmental reporting that detail how our sustainability work is measured, managed and continuously improved.
Sustainability data
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See the full picture
Download Holmen’s latest sustainability report for detailed insights into our environmental performance and progress.