Ahlstrom Holding 3 Oy

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed

Scope 1 Emissions:1.1 tons CO2e (2020)

Scope 2 Emissions:0.3 tons CO2e (2020)

Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed

Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed

Total Energy Consumption:26.7 GJ/gross ton production (2020)

Water Consumption:72.3 m3/gross ton production (2020)

Waste Generated:100,564 tons/year (2020)

Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

Sustainability
Human Rights
Employee Well-being
Supply Chain Responsibility
Environmental Performance

Environmental Achievements

Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) - specific numbers unavailable due to data collection issues.
Reduced water use by 1% to 72.3 cubic meters per gross ton of production.
Two sites achieved zero waste to landfill.
Investment in a new coating machine at Billingsfors plant, reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 20%.

Social Achievements

Achieved an Employee Engagement Index of 80% and a Leadership Index of 77%.
96% of employees had performance and development discussions with their managers.
18% of the workforce were women, 21% of managers were women.
17% decrease in total recordable injuries compared to 2019.
Various community engagement activities, including donations and volunteering.

Governance Achievements

EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability management and performance for the fourth consecutive year.
Implementation of the STELLA program for business platform renewal.
Established six culture cornerstones to guide the company's operations.
Updated materiality assessment.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Not disclosed

Medium-term Goals:

Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by at least 15% by 2025.
All plants in water-stressed areas to have water management plans by 2025.
100% of new products in development to be assessed with the EcoDesign Tool and have a positive EcoDesign score by 2025.

Short-term Goals:

Reduce indirect spend by 10% by 2023.
Achieve 15% sales from new products launched in the past three years by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

Coronavirus pandemic impacting customer activity and supply chains.
Volatile raw material prices and intensified competition.
Potential water shortages in some locations.
Need to reduce reliance on fossil-based materials and harmful chemicals.
Meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Implemented cost-saving measures (temporary layoffs, reduced working hours, etc.).
Expanded face mask material production.
Developed water management plans for water-stressed areas.
Launched 'From Plastic to Purpose' campaign to promote fiber-based alternatives.
Investing in more sustainable technologies and processes.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 7 audits in 2019 and 2020

Responsible Procurement

Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

Regulatory changes
Market shifts

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: FSC, PEFC, SFIC, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Oy Ab

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 5: Gender equality
Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Goal 13: Climate action

Initiatives contributing to these goals are described throughout the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

FortiCell energy storage solutions
FluoroFree grease-resistant papers
CelluStraw paper straws
CelluSnack snack packaging papers

Awards & Recognition

EcoVadis Gold rating

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1684 thousand tons (Scope 1 & 2)

Scope 1 Emissions:1184 thousand tons

Scope 2 Emissions:500 thousand tons