Metsä Group (METS) ESG Presentation summary

Sustainability strategy and principles

• Committed to sustainable wood sourcing, climate action, and zero waste processes, with a goal of fossil-free mills by 2030.

• Sustainability statement outlines reporting principles and materiality assessment for environmental, social, and governance themes.

• Key themes include biodiversity, climate change mitigation, resource efficiency, social responsibility, and ethical governance.

Environmental performance and targets

• Achieved 96% retention trees and 92% high biodiversity stumps on regeneration sites, nearing 2030 targets.

• Fossil-based CO2 emissions reduced to 806,683 t in 2023, with a target of zero by 2030; 86% of energy use is renewable wood-based.

• Water use per tonne remained nearly flat since 2018, with 96% of consumed water returned to waterbodies.

• 93% of wood used is certified, and 94% of raw materials are traceable.

• Process waste to landfill reduced to 16,207 t, with 96% of side streams utilized.

Climate change and carbon management

• New Kemi bioproduct mill operates with zero fossil fuels and produces surplus renewable energy.

• Scope 3 value chain emissions reported at 5.89 million tCO2e, about 87% of total emissions.

• Joint emissions reduction targets set with suppliers and logistics partners.

• Regenerative forestry principles adopted to improve carbon storage and biodiversity.