UPM-Kymmene

UPM-Kymmene

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Industry: Pulp & Paper Products
Listing country: Finland
Year added: 2018

UPM-Kymmene was established in 1995 due to the merger of Kymmene Corporation and Repola Ltd, along with its subsidiary United Paper Mills Ltd. The company's headquarters are in Helsinki, Finland. It operates through several key business segments, including UPM Communication Papers, which supplies paper to the publishing industry, and UPM Specialty Papers, which produces specialty papers and labels. Another segment is UPM Raflatac, which is involved in the production of self-adhesive label materials. Additionally, UPM Plywood provides plywood and veneer products, UPM Energy specializes in electricity generation and sales, and UPM Biorefining focuses on pulp production, timber, and biofuels. The company is associated with notable brands like UPM Raflatac, known for label materials; UPM Formi, recognized for biocomposites; UPM Grada, offering thermoformable wood material; UPM BioVerno, connected to renewable diesel production; and UPM Biofore, embodying the corporate identity with a focus on sustainability. Geographically, UPM-Kymmene has a presence in several significant markets. Paper products have a substantial market in European countries, while UPM Raflatac has made inroads into the United States. In China, the demand is particularly strong for pulp and paper, and the APAC region represents a growing market for a variety of UPM-Kymmene's offerings. Latin America is also a focus of expansion, with developments such as those in Uruguay. The company's commitment to sustainability has been a pivotal factor in attracting a diverse international customer base, enabling it to cater to the global market effectively. (Powered by AI)

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UPM-Kymmene

Globally, around 80% of wastewater is discharged without proper treatment1. Water pollution results in algal blooms in aquatic environments, which quickly increase nutrient levels that support plant and algae growth while reducing water O2 levels2...

S Chandrakant Reddy S. April 25th, 2024
28 ratings
UPM-Kymmene

Forests contribute significantly to the production of many household items either directly or indirectly and offer numerous other benefits such as shelter, food, livelihood, and security1. Wood, a primary forest product1, is used as fuel, in const...

Ifeoluwa I. January 5th, 2024
30 ratings
UPM-Kymmene

As of 2021, 50 million (Mn) people are living in modern slavery, out of which 28 Mn are in forced labour1.  About 15% of all forced labour cases are attributed to the manufacturing industry through their mineral sourcing2. Furthermore, as per ILO,...

Oyelakin M. November 30th, 2023
16 ratings
UPM-Kymmene

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1.  Corporate taxes acc...

Ayomide M. October 9th, 2023
12 ratings
UPM-Kymmene

About 3.32 billion people are employed globally as of 20221. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending3. It reduces poverty by providing soci...

Muhammad Aqib A. August 17th, 2023
20 ratings
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Minorities are traditionally deprivileged groups, and their inclusion is vital for social cohesion1. Minorities'  underrepresentation leaves them at an economic disadvantage, promotes discriminatory practices, and restricts workforce participation...

Elijah D. July 5th, 2023
18 ratings
UPM-Kymmene

Each year, over 2 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of municipal solid waste are generated, at least 33% of which is not safely managed1. Around 37% of the waste is landfilled, and 19% is recycled or composted1. Improper waste management pollutes water, air...

Harriet R. May 23rd, 2023
26 ratings
UPM-Kymmene

The world consumes 4 trillion m3 of freshwater annually1. Over 2 billion (Bn) people live in countries with high water stress and over 4 Bn people face severe water shortage for a month annually2.

The pulp & paper (P&P) industry uses large quantit...

Christopher C. May 14th, 2023
24 ratings
UPM-Kymmene

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;p12. An upper ratio of women in the workplace forecasts more job satisfaction, more meaningful work, dedication, and fewer burnouts2Women's underrepresentation...

Rasheed S. December 6th, 2023
28 ratings
UPM-Kymmene

In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO2e1;p11. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, annual GHG emission reductions of 7.6% are required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gas...

Ajay A. April 17th, 2023
26 ratings

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