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Key quotes in the press about topics of interest to the sector

02 2024
Stora Enso partners with IUCN to advance positive impacts on biodiversity Stora Enso has, as a forest industry forerunner, developed a science-based framework to verify net positive impact on biodiversity. The partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will provide external expert insights for further development and validation of the framework.
07 2023
Ahlstrom's Cristal™ transparent paper transforms Maped’s eraser packaging to a more sustainable alternative Ahlstrom, a leading manufacturer of innovative fiber-based materials, in collaboration with adapa, a leading supplier of flexible packaging solutions, and Maped, a prominent stationery brand, is proud to introduce a groundbreaking flowpack solution for eraser packaging.
02 2021
Forest-based sector invests R$ 35.5 billion and creates 4,000 jobs 30,000 additional temporary positions also created to construct new factories and for expansion projects30,000 additional temporary positions also created to construct new factories and for expansion projects
10 2020
A statement from the ACSFI: Building Back a Better post-COVID-19 world with sustainable forest products The ACSFI asserts that a sustainable forest sector lies at the heart of COVID-19 recovery plans that seek to build back better. There is now a unique chance to substitute high fossil fuel-based products with those from a renewable resource.
07 2020
Business sector demands action from the Brazilian government on the sustainability agenda In a statement to the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of government, companies and institutions expressed concern with Brazil’s negative international image related to the Amazon
06 2020
Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches sustainable “from Plastic to Purpose” campaign with launch of CelluSnack™ Papers As part of its continued focus on global sustainability leadership, Ahlstrom-Munksjöhas initiated its ‘from Plastic to Purpose’ campaign, highlighting first its new brand of CelluSnack™ snack packaging papers.
09 2019
Finland's Stora Enso names Bresky as CEO, to lead overhaul Annica Bresky will become chief executive of Finnish pulp, paper and packaging board maker Stora Enso Oyj from December, taking over from Karl-Henrik Sundstrom.
07 2019
Ibá supports IUFRO 25th World Congress from 29 September to 5 October 2019 in Curitiba, Brazil The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) will hold its 25th World Congress from 29 September to 5 October 2019 in Curitiba, Brazil. It will be the first IUFRO Congress to be convened in Latin America and Ibá is one of the supporters.
06 2019
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05 2019
Young wood scientists set the course for renewable innovation Three global winners in Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Awards announced
05 2019
Brazil’s eucalyptus log exports soar Brazil is Latin America’s biggest economy, and one of its top exports is wood. But with rising concerns over deforestation, businesses are turning to sustainable alternatives. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports on the emergence of a new market for eucalyptus.
04 2019
Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches a new fiber-based solution for paper straws Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches CelluStraw™, a new fiber-based solution for drinking paper straws, enabling the food industry to provide consumers an alternative to single-use plastic straws.