Sustainability at Ahlstrom
We focus on making our solutions Safe and Sustainable by Design. We ensure our solutions are developed with minimal environmental impact, prioritizing safety, durability, and circularity.
Safe and Sustainable by design
We create safe and sustainable fiber-based products to tackle today's environmental challenges. Our innovation platform helps us develop new solutions that are profitable and more sustainable. We responsibly source fibers and use advanced technology to enhance their functionality.
We are committed to improving our sustainability performance
Safe and Sustainable by Design portfolio
We’re focused on creating products that are safe and sustainable by
design. Our target is to achieve at least 80% of sales from SSbD products by 2030.
Reduction of emissions by 2030
- 42% reduction for Scopes 1 and 2
- 25% reduction for Scope 3
Waste to landfill reduction
We have set a target of zero waste to landfill by 2030. The metrics for landfilled waste enclose the amount of non-hazardous and hazardous waste disposed of in landfills.
Sustainability achievements and collaborations
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EcoVadis Platinum Rating
We have been recognized for our sustainability performance by receiving the EcoVadis Platinum Rating, placing our Group among the top 1 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis.
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UN Global Compact
Participating in the United Nations Global Compact affirms our commitment to upholding human rights, responsible labor practices, environmental quality, and anti-corruption practices.
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Science Based Targets initiative
Ahlstrom commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emission by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Ahlstrom Sustainability report 2024
As we reflect on the past year, I am proud of the progress that we have made on our transformation journey towards becoming the Sustainable Specialty Materials Company. Against a backdrop of challenging market conditions, we have continued to deliver on
growth, sustainability, and innovation. Our performance during the year demonstrated the resilience and specialty nature of the Ahlstrom portfolio as well as the passion and commitment of our people.
—Helen Mets, President and CEO of Ahlstrom
Policies and certifications
Accountability and responsibility in everything we do. We have solid processes and controls to secure compliance and good governance throughout our operations and value chain.