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Insights 08.09.2023 Article

Valmet paves the road to carbon neutral pulp and paper production

Valmet’s target is to enable 100 percent carbon neutral production for all its pulp and paper customers by 2030 by developing new process technologies. Valmet is also committed to improving the energy efficiency of its current offering by 20 percent. Only two years after the ambitious targets were introduced, they have been partly achieved.

Sustainability / CO2 reduction Innovation

Insights 08.09.2023 Article

Significant steps taken in reducing emissions in Valmet’s own operations

As part of its climate program Valmet is targeting for an 80% reduction* in CO2 emissions in its own operations by 2030. During the past two years, we have already taken significant steps especially in reducing CO2 emissions from fuels, heating, and electricity.

Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 08.09.2023 Article

Valmet supports its suppliers to reduce their CO2 emissions

As part of its ambitious climate program, Valmet strives to reduce the CO2 emissions in its supply chain by 20 percent by 2030*. Our supplier network includes around 30,000 active suppliers in 60 countries around the world, and a significant impact on reaching the climate program target comes from engaging suppliers in climate action.

Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 31.08.2023 Article

New exciting Beyond Circularity ecosystem projects kicked off

Six new projects in Valmet’s Beyond Circularity ecosystem have been granted funding from Business Finland.

Beyond Circularity Sustainability / CO2 reduction Innovation

Insights 28.08.2023 Article

Case: What is a feasible low level of freshwater consumption?

Each mill’s water process is unique and many parameters must be considered. In this case we compare three similar mills but with different prerequisites from a water perspective.

Water efficiency Tissue Sustainability / CO2 reduction Water management

Insights 25.08.2023 Article

Care for water: Reduce and re-use

There are many driving forces for a tissue producer to understand the water balance of the mill and take control of how water is used. A large part of the populated world is experiencing water scarcity and companies have an expectation to proactively work towards reducing their water footprint for a more water-secure future.

Water efficiency Tissue Sustainability / CO2 reduction Water management

Insights 02.08.2023 Article

Disruptive co-innovation

The green transition creates sustainability challenges for the fiber-related industry. How can we use co-innovation to tackle these challenges?

Expert's voice Board and paper Innovation Process technology Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 04.07.2023 Customer story

Long term collaboration pays off in many ways

There have been many fruits of the collaboration of Saica Paper and Valmet over the past seventeen years. Today, Saica Paper takes pride in its world-class maintenance operations in Spain.

Agreement Improvements Maintenance Roll services Fabrics Consumables for board and paper Performance Maintenance efficiency Safety Board and paper

Insights 30.06.2023 Article

Valmet donated a car to Dąbrówka Orphanage in Poland

Valmet’s global social responsibility program consists of several local programs around the world. In the EMEA area, Valmet supports Dąbrówka Orphanage located close to Valmet's office in Jelenia Góra, Poland.

Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 13.06.2023 Article

Valmet-delivered biopower plant heats our workshop carbon neutrally

Naistenlahti 3 biopower plant delivery to Tampereen Sähkölaitos was designed and manufactured in most parts close to its destination in Tampere. The plant produces carbon-neutral district heating for the Valmet's Lahdesjärvi facilities, reducing its CO2 emissions and thus supporting Valmet in reaching its Climate Program targets.

Power plants Heat production CFB Boiler Energy efficiency Sustainability / CO2 reduction Process technology Process performance Energy

Insights 07.06.2023 Article

Questions and answers about replacing gas with electricity in coating drying

Many paper makers are considering replacing gas with electricity in coating drying. To make you feel more secure with the change, we have answered frequently asked questions about replacing gas with electricity and infra-red dryers with air dryers.

Board and paper Emission reduction Energy efficiency Machine sections Coating drying Coating air dryers Improvements Rebuilds Services Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 25.05.2023 Article

Voices on sustainability in the tissue industry

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face, and we can already see its effect on people and the environment. In this context, it is important to highlight the many promising initiatives and the willingness to make a difference.

Studies and audits Best practices Energy efficiency Expert's voice Sustainability / CO2 reduction Tissue

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Valmet paves the road to carbon neutral pulp and paper production

Significant steps taken in reducing emissions in Valmet’s own operations

Valmet supports its suppliers to reduce their CO2 emissions

New exciting Beyond Circularity ecosystem projects kicked off

Case: What is a feasible low level of freshwater consumption?

Care for water: Reduce and re-use

Disruptive co-innovation

Long term collaboration pays off in many ways

Valmet donated a car to Dąbrówka Orphanage in Poland

Valmet-delivered biopower plant heats our workshop carbon neutrally

Questions and answers about replacing gas with electricity in coating drying

Voices on sustainability in the tissue industry

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