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Last week, we welcomed our next group of Sustainable Leaders in North America for an inspiring three day session of our Sustainable Leadership program. This program is designed to equip our leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to drive meaningful change and performance within our organization. As we continue to evolve and strengthen our mills, the role of sustainable leaders becomes even more crucial. Dennis Perpich, Senior Vice President of Operations, emphasized the importance of this program: “Sustainable Leadership provides essential tools and training for our leaders. Having the chance to speak directly to participants gave me the opportunity to reinforce that leadership growth only comes with a commitment and desire to grow through application and experience.” Brad Nurmela, Operations Vice President of Quinnesec Mill and Wisconsin Rapids Converting Facility, said: “It is always good to see the investment being made into our leaders through sustainable leadership training. As we move forward and face the challenges of our current markets, it will be essential to have sustainable leaders to lead the necessary change.” Together, we’re building a strong network of leaders dedicated to both developing their teams and themselves. Here’s to our collective journey toward a more sustainable future! 🌍✨

Billerud’s packaging materials for fiber-based packaging are renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable, helping to reduce our environmental footprint. 🌎♻️ Recycling paper plays a vital role in preserving forests and wildlife. See how we responsibly produce paper and board in our 8-minute journey from forest to packaging. Let’s make every package count! #PaperRevolution #HowItWorks #HowItsMade

Sustainable packaging took the spotlight at Scanpack 2024 in Gothenburg! Emma Hellqvist from Billerud presented how Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and our new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are helping the packaging industry meet crucial sustainability standards. A key takeaway? Use supplier-specific data—European averages can reflect emissions up to 10 times higher than those from Europe’s leading mills, such as Billerud’s. With our Packaging Sustainability Tool, we’re empowering brands to make more informed and sustainable packaging decisions. Visit our website to learn more 🔎

Our Q3 2024 report is now published! You can find the report, presentation and webcasted conference call here: https://lnkd.in/dQa7pnAY

Efficient wrapping for surgical gloves starts with MediKraft® Light – a paper with excellent runnability, produced with low CO2 emissions. Its strength and high bulk ensure streamlined, stable production, helping you take your surgical glove packaging to the next level. Want to know more? Visit our website or reach out to our team to learn how MediKraft® can elevate your medical products while reducing environmental impact. #medicalpackaging

This post marks the last post in the series of Billerud’s history recap. We now look forward to a sustainable future where we are convinced that we will play an important role. We believe in challenging ourselves and our customers to constantly improve, because we know that all aspects of packaging can always be made better. This is a mindset we apply to every part of our operations, from responsible wood supply sourcing to the way we develop our materials and the services we provide. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented coworkers and our customers. To learn all about Billerud's history and explore more images, visit our website. Continue to follow our journey, next stop is a sustainable future 🌱🌍

It’s European Paper Bag Day, and this year’s theme is "Future in your hands!" At Billerud, we know that small choices can make a big difference, whether you're a consumer, brand owner, or packaging converter. This day is about raising awareness of the impact of packaging choices. Our reusable paper bags combine functionality and sustainability, offering a durable alternative to traditional packaging. By choosing and reusing paper bags, you help reduce waste and support a circular economy. The more you reuse and recycle your paper bag, the smaller its environmental impact becomes. So, whether you're developing packaging solutions or making a choice at the store, remember—paper can help lead us toward a more sustainable future. Discover more about the benefits of paper bags below ➡️ #EuropeanPaperBagDay

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re proud to show our support across Billerud’s locations in North America! 🎗️ To show support, our American Management Team wore t-shirts with the message “Stronger Together” to raise awareness for breast cancer. At Billerud, we think it is important for our company that our management team shows support for initiatives like this and we are proud to see them shining a spotlight on women’s health. We have also been sharing important resources with our employees about breast cancer prevention, including the significance of regular mammograms. This is just the beginning—throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting women’s health and the importance of taking action to protect ourselves and those we love. Stay tuned for more updates and resources.

Excellent cleanliness – SteriKraft® is produced in a top-modern process, where advanced web inspection technology is used to identify defects. This is essential for making SteriKraft a clean and safe medical packaging paper. How can you benefit from SteriKraft? Take a closer look, and feel free to get in touch.

Established in 1985, Billerud’s Quinnesec Mill originally focused on pulp production, the mill expanded into paper manufacturing in 1990. As a result of the modern design of the facility, environmental compliance was at the top of the list of considerations during construction. The Quinnesec Mill is well laid out from a stormwater perspective and can treat all process wastewater onsite. The facility also has a robust land application program where wastewater residuals are used as soil amendments in partnership with local farmers. Quinnesec Mill was acquired by Billerud in 2022. With over 400 employees, the production unit has a solid capacity of 640,000 tons of pulp and paper annually, operating on a 2,200-acre site. Since 2001, the Quinnesec Mill has held the esteemed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Star facility designation under the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP). The MVPP Star certification is the state’s highest recognition for workplace safety programs and performance. Moreover, the Quinnesec Mill received its ISO 14001 certification in 2008 which underscores its commitment to environmental sustainability. 🚀 Continue to follow our journey, next stop the future. You can also read more about our history on our website.