Green products start with a #Greensource

The forest-fibre industry wishes to play a central role in offering solutions that respond to the needs of the European citizens and contribute to a sustainable lifestyle while making sure that forests keep growing, absorbing CO2 and protecting biodiversity. 

“The more we use the raw material from sustainably managed forests, the greater the climate benefits. The forest is helping to replace fossil materials in a growing number of applications – thus reducing carbon dioxide and having a positive impact on climate-change. We need greater awareness among both politicians and the general public that efforts to tackle climate change can be accelerated,” said Maria Baldin, Director of Communications and Sustainability at Södra. 

A recent scientific study commissioned by Cepi on the Climate effect of the forest-based sector in the European Union shows that, thanks to the forests and forest-based products, 806 million tons of CO2 is taken out of the atmosphere every year – this corresponds to 20% of the EU’s annual emissions - while bringing 3.5 million jobs, especially to rural areas. 

In times of Covid-19, it’s important to remember that the forest-fibre industry is  delivering packaging, tissue and hygiene products that are essential to EU citizens while being good for the planet and good for the European economy.

“We are, and will continue, empowering people to make sustainable choices by providing a growing portfolio of climate-friendly products based on sustainably-sourced, renewable, and recyclable materials,” says Anna Maija Wessman, EPIS Secretary General.

#GreenSource is the common voice of our industry rising to tell the world how we are making a difference in the transition to a sustainable and climate-friendly future.

Read more:
https://www.eugreensource.org/

Find out more about Södra’s climate effect: 
https://www.sodra.com/climateeffect