Paper makers
Previously M-real Corporation. Part of Metsa Group, one of the largest forest industry groups in the world.
Company Ownership
Metsa Board Oyj
FIN
Metsa Group
owns 100% of Metsa Board Oyj
FIN
Forestry products
One of the largest forest industry groups in the world. Metsaliitto Cooperative, the parent company of Metsa Group, is owned by nearly 100,000 Finnish forest owning members.
Metsaliitto Cooperative
owns 100% of Metsa Group
FIN
Forestry
Biggest co-operative in Europe, which has some 131,000 members who are owners of about half of the private forests in Finland.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Aug 2024)
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CDP Climate Change score of A
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of A.
Source: CDP
(2023)
CDP Forests score of A-
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts towards removing commodity-driven deforestation and forest degradation from its direct operations and supply chains. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Forests score of A-.
Source: CDP
(2023)
CDP Water Security score of A
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of A.
Source: CDP
(2023)
FSC certified paper
Company manufactures or distributes printer paper which is certified by FSC.
Source: FSC Australia
(2017)
WWF Paper Company Index 2011
This company received a score of 63/100 in the Fine Paper category of WWF's Environmental Paper Index 2011. Companies are rated on responsible fibre sourcing, clean production and environmental management systems and transparency.
Source: WWF
(2011)
Metsa Group
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Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Source: We Mean Business
(2021)
Ellen MacArthur Foundation member
This company is a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, whose stated mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works with business, government and academia to build a framework for an economy that is restorative and regenerative by design.
WWF Paper Company Index 2011
This company's tissue making subsidiary, Metsa Tissue, received a score of 64/100 in the Tissue category of WWF's Environmental Paper Index 2011. Companies are rated on responsible fibre sourcing, clean production and environmental management systems and transparency.
Source: WWF
(2011)
Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website
(2017)
8.5/20 in Social Benchmark
The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company was assessed in 2023 and received a score of 8.5/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
23.5% in Nature Benchmark
The Nature Benchmark ranks 816 companies across 20 industries on their efforts to protect our environment and its biodiversity. Companies were assessed in three phases between 2022 and 2024 using three measurement areas: governance and strategy; social inclusion and community impact; and ecosystems and biodiversity. This company was assessed in 2023 and is ranked #175/816, with a total score of 23.5/100.
Metsaliitto Cooperative
No assessment data currently available for Metsaliitto Cooperative.
Company Details
Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Revenue:
1.9 billion EUR
(2018)
Employees:
2,352
(2018)
Contact Details
Products / Brands
Metsa Board
Evolve
Printer Paper
★ 100% recycled post-consumer waste paper (from Europe)