Kemira joins 4evergreen alliance for the fibre-based packaging value chain
Global chemicals company Kemira has joined the 4evergreen alliance, an initiative of Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry. The alliance aims to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy, minimizing climate and environmental impact.
“This is a unique alliance as it truly gathers the whole end-to-end packaging value chain around the same table for the first time. Consumer and regulatory pressures as well as brand owners’ sustainability pledges are reflected on the paper and board producers’ and packaging converters’ agenda. Ambitious goals have been set for renewability and recyclablity of packaging and for the shift away from fossil-based raw materials. As a chemical supplier to the industry, we work toward the same goals. At Kemira, we’ve just launched a new bio-based sizing chemistry to increase the water-resistance of paper and board, for example. We are also working to replace plastics and fluorochemicals used in food packaging. It is imperative to collaborate for greater impact,” says Mats Berg, Director for Global Business Development at Kemira.
For further information please contact:
Mats Berg
Director, Global Business Development, Kemira Pulp & Paper
mats.berg (a) kemira.com
Kemira is a global chemicals company serving customers in water intensive industries. We provide best suited products and expertise to improve our customers’ product quality, process and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, oil & gas and water treatment. In 2019, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 2.7 billion and over 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
www.kemira.com
4evergreen alliance is an initiative of Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry. The following organizations actively participate in the alliance:
Ahlstrom Munksjö, Amcor, AR Packaging, Aspapel, Baumer hhs GmbH, BillerudKorsnäs, Borregaard, Burgo, Cardbox Packaging, Citeo, CTP, Danone, DS Smith, Elopak, FH Campus Wien, Fostplus, Graphic Packaging International, Heinzel Group, Holmen, Huhtamäki, IKEA, International Paper, Kellogg’s, Kemira, Koehler, Kotkamills, Leonhard Kurz Stiftung &Co. KG, MARS , Mayr-Melnhof Group, Metsä Board, Michelman, Mondi, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Reno de Medici, Sappi, SCA, Schur Group, SEDA, SIG, Smurfit Kappa, Sonoco, Stora Enso, Tetra Pak, Tomra, UPM, Valmet, Van Genechten Packaging Group, VTT, Walki, WestRock Group.