Governance

Ahlstrom has adopted an integrated governance model for day-to-day sustainability implementation where the accountability of progressing with the sustainability targets is with a corresponding function or division with closest connection to the sustainability topic.

Good governance is the foundation of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. We aim to be a trusted partner by doing business with integrity, following all applicable regulations and laws, and acting sustainably.​

The President and CEO, along with the Executive Management Team (EMT), set our main sustainability goals and make sure we have the right resources to achieve them. These goals are approved by the Board of Directors.​

Our Sustainability team works with the Head of Corporate Risk Management to regularly review and update our understanding of sustainability risks and opportunities. The Executive Vice President of Procurement and Sustainability reports on our progress and brings important issues to the EMT.​

The Group Sustainability Function leads the rollout of our sustainability efforts across the company. This team includes experts who support and guide our work in key sustainability areas.​

Group Executive Team and areas of responsibilities within sustainability

 

Executive Management Team

Areas of responsibility within sustainability

Group key metrics

President and CEO

Sustainability agenda

  
Chief Financial Officer Sustainability reporting  
Chief People Officer
  • People
  • Local communities
  • Employee Net Promoter Score
  • Gender balance
  • EVP, Food & Consumer Packaging, Protective Materials and Chief Innovation Officer
  • EVP, Filtration & Life Sciences

Product sustainability

Share of Safe and Sustainable by Design
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Business conduct

Code of Conduct course completion
EVP, Procurement and Sustainability
  • Value chain emissions
  • Fiber sourcing
  • Circularity
  • Human rights of supply chain workers
  • Scope 3 emissions
  • Share of certified natural fiber
  • Supplier Code of Conduct compliance

Chief Operating Officer
  • Direct and indirect emissions
  • Pollution
  • Water
  • Waste
  • Local ecosystems
  • Safety
  • Local environment
  • Scope 1 and 2 emissions
  • Water intake
  • Waste to landfill
  • Total Recordable Incident Rate