Sustainability articles
Sustainability articles
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Release the full potential of tissue production
Soft, absorbent, strong, colorful, printed, eco-friendly – global tissue consumption is growing steadily, and you as tissue producers must meet the demand, while remaining competitive in rapidly changing market conditions. Valmet’s long and deep commitment to energy-efficient and sustainable solutions will also translate to the tissue maker’s world.
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Improving paper properties with Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC)
Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) is a natural material made from cellulose fibrils that bond together to improve tensile strength, barrier properties, and more.
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Forward to a carbon neutral future with technology
At Valmet, we believe technology plays a key role in the transition to the carbon neutral economy. Our aim is to enable 100 percent carbon neutral production for our customers and to improve the energy efficiency of our current offering by 20 percent by 2030.
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Committing to safety is key to world-class customer service
Valmet aims to provide the best customer experience in all the touch points of the customer journey. Key to the experience is safety, which is an integral part of Valmet’s services from spare parts to lifecycle collaboration.
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Valmet’s tissue mill technology improves water efficiency globally
Valmet's tissue mill technology has reduced average mill water consumption by 80% since 1990.
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Valmet receives Bronze Class distinction in the Sustainability Yearbook 2022
Valmet has received Bronze Class distinction in the Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022 by S&P Global for its excellent sustainability performance. The Yearbook showcases the sustainability performance of the world’s largest companies and provides in-depth analysis on corporate sustainability.
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Toward more sustainable modes of transportation
We have estimated that around 4 percent of our environmental impact comes from our supply chain. As part of Valmet’s climate program, our target is to reduce CO2 emissions in our supply chain by 20 percent by 2030. We will achieve this goal with a wide range of actions – for example, by focusing on more sustainable options for freight transportation.
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Valmet´s seasonal donation to Plan International
Valmet continues its holiday season tradition to support selected global non-profit organizations. Every year Valmet's employees globally vote for the donation target, and this year the support goes to Plan International. Valmet donates EUR 20,000 as an independent supporter.
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Valmet’s Timo Heikkinen provides The Finnish Red Cross with much needed IT systems expertise in Haiti
Timo Heikkinen, Senior System Specialist at Valmet, was one of the volunteer aid workers from Finland on assignment to Les Cayes, Haiti during October.
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Valmet’s reference visits go virtual
Covid-19 has changed the world and our communication with each other in many ways. Imposed restrictions and the need to ensure health and safety have had a major impact on the way how we at Valmet have arranged reference visits for our customers, too.