Metsä Board (METSB) ESG presentation summary

Investment highlights and market position

• Premium recyclable and lightweight paperboards made from renewable raw materials offer alternatives to plastics.

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

• Strong focus on sustainability with a goal of fossil-free production and products by 2030.

• Recent and planned investments aim to boost competitiveness, sustainability, and product development.

• Ensures high availability of Nordic fibres and pulps through group integration.

Financial and operational performance

• Paperboard capacity is 2.3 million tonnes/year, with folding boxboard representing 57% of output.

• Comparable operating result for FY2024 was EUR 69 million, or 3.6% of sales.

• Customer base spans 100 countries, including brand owners and manufacturers.

• 2023 saw a 240,000 tonne increase in paperboard capacity, with full market impact expected by 2026.

Sustainability strategy and targets

• Committed to advancing the bioeconomy and circular economy by processing northern wood efficiently and sustainably.

• Strategic focus on fibre-based packaging, innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainability leadership.

• 2030 targets include fossil-free production, improved energy and water efficiency, and zero process waste to landfill.

• Supports UN Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals, with science-based climate targets.