Metsä Board (METSB) ESG presentation summary

Strategic focus and market position

• Focuses on premium fresh fibre paperboards that are recyclable, lightweight, and made from renewable materials, targeting food, pharma, and cosmetics sectors.

• Holds leading positions in folding boxboard and white kraftliners in Europe and globally.

• Maintains a diversified customer base across 100 countries, including long-term relationships with brand owners and converters.

• Ensures high self-sufficiency in pulp and energy through group structure and ownership in Metsä Fibre.

• Recently completed large-scale investments to support sustainable growth and competitiveness.

Sustainability and environmental initiatives

• Aims for fully fossil-free production and products by 2030, with 89% of energy already fossil-free in 2024.

• Reduced fossil-based CO2 emissions by 56% since 2018, targeting zero emissions by 2030.

• Implements regenerative forestry, planting four seedlings for every tree harvested and enhancing biodiversity.

• Achieved high external ESG ratings, including MSCI AA, CDP A List, and Ecovadis Platinum.

• 92% of sourced wood is certified, with a target of 100% by 2030.

Circular economy and resource efficiency

• Paperboards are recyclable, compostable, and made from renewable wood, supporting the circular economy.

• Lightweighting and efficient production reduce material, energy, and water use, lowering environmental impact.

• Switching to folding boxboard can reduce packaging carbon footprint by 50-60% compared to other grades.

• Targets a 35% reduction in process water use per tonne by 2030; achieved 11% reduction since 2018.

• Over 99% of waste is already utilized as materials or energy, aiming for zero process waste to landfill by 2030.