Sappi Europe has moved production of its Magno Web paper range to its Kirkniemi mill in Lohja, Finland, marking a major step forward in the company’s decarbonisation journey. The switch means Magno Web now benefits from the mill’s renewable energy systems and clean electricity, resulting in a 58% reduction in carbon footprint compared with its previous production site.
Kirkniemi mill, which transitioned to renewable biomass energy in 2023, has cut its direct (Scope 1) emissions by 90% and eliminated indirect (Scope 2) emissions through the use of clean electricity. These advances make it one of Sappi’s most sustainable production sites and support customers in reducing their own Scope 3 emissions.
“Sappi Europe’s decarbonisation journey underwent a massive acceleration from 2020 onwards. We’re proud to have greatly surpassed our 2025 targets for CO2 emission reductions, despite challenging economic conditions,” said Sarah Price, Sappi Europe’s director of sustainability. “For us, this is much broader than emissions; it’s about investing now for long-term positive change and enabling our customers to do the same.”
Part of a five-year roadmap covering nearly 80 projects, the Kirkniemi transformation contributes to Sappi’s 2030 science-based targets, including a 41.5% cut in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The move also extends the sustainability gains first seen with the Galerie range to Magno Web, a high-quality coated paper used in publishing, advertising, and premium print applications.
