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Our production
When producing paperboard, the basic ingredients are wood, water and energy. Learn more about the sustainable practices Holmen follows to preserve natural resources for future generations.
Following global standards
We operate according to globally recognised standards for forest stewardship and management of environmental, energy and quality aspects. All standards are integrated into business procedures and reviewed annually by internal and external specialists.
Certificates
There are certificates related to our operations as well as to our products. All of which can be downloaded via the link below. The certificates for the Iggesund Mill are also valid our conversion plant in Strömsbruk.
EcoVadis
EcoVadis specialises in rating the sustainability standard in companies all over the world. They are often used by transnational companies to screen their supply chains.
Environmental declaration
Holmen aims to be transparent. Every year, we publish Environmental and Carbon Footprint Declarations for our product families, Invercote and Incada.
Certificates
There are certificates related to our operations as well as to our products. All of which can be downloaded via the link below. The certificates for the Iggesund Mill are also valid our conversion plant in Strömsbruk.
EcoVadis
EcoVadis specialises in rating the sustainability standard in companies all over the world. They are often used by transnational companies to screen their supply chains.
EcoVadis rating for Holmen facilities
Environmental declaration
Holmen aims to be transparent. Every year, we publish Environmental and Carbon Footprint Declarations for our product families, Invercote and Incada.
Made from renewable raw material
When producing paperboard, the basic ingredients are wood, water and energy.
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Producing sustainable packaging materials
The fundamentals of our products Invercote and Incada determine their environmental performance:
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Renewable raw material from sustainably managed forest.
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Bio-energy as the main driver of production processes.
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Easily recyclable like all fiber-based products.
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Harmless and quickly decompose if they end up in nature.
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Can be used to replace fossil-based packaging materials with a bio-based alternative.
Our production facilities
Within Holmen Board and Paper we produce two types of paperboard: solid bleached board at the mill in Iggesund, Sweden and folding box board at the mill in Workington, England, and at our converting plant in Strömsbruk in Sweden, we can add further value to our paperboard.
Iggesund Mill
With roots dating back to 1685, the mill in Iggesund is one of the world's most advanced pulp and paperboard mills.
Read moreWorkington Mill
Our mill in the UK produces premium FBB using almost fossil-free bioenergy and meeting modern packaging demands.
Read moreStrömsbruk
Strömsbruk Mill is where we add further value to our paperboards by applying various barriers, films and foils.
Read moreProtecting ecosystems for a sustainable future
Biodiversity is an important and integrated part of Holmen’s work. Everything in nature is connected. To create a more sustainable future, we all need to manage our resources carefully and protect the ecosystems.
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Contact Holmen Board and Paper's Sustainability Manager.