Metsä Board Paperboards Cut Beautycare Packaging Carbon Footprint by 50%

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Source: Metsä Board

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A recent study by Metsä Board, verified by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, reveals that switching to Metsä Board’s fresh fibre paperboards can reduce the carbon footprint of beautycare and cosmetic packaging by over 50%.

The life cycle assessment compared Metsä Board’s folding boxboard to solid bleached board (SBB) and other European market grades, demonstrating significant environmental benefits.

The carbon footprint reductions are attributed to Metsä Board’s use of fossil-free energy and lightweight yet durable paperboards. These materials maintain high performance while supporting sustainability goals. Anne Uusitalo, Product Safety and Sustainability Director at Metsä Board, emphasized the importance of verified data in helping brands make impactful decisions.

With packaging contributing significantly to Scope 3 emissions, Metsä Board provides detailed carbon footprint information and life cycle assessments to assist beautycare brands in achieving their sustainability targets. This initiative follows similar assessments for pharmaceutical packaging, reinforcing Metsä Board’s commitment to reducing environmental impacts across industries.

Metsä Board is a leading producer of lightweight, high-quality folding boxboards, food service boards, and white kraftliners. Using pure fresh fibres sourced from sustainably managed northern forests, the company offers renewable and recyclable packaging solutions. With sales of EUR 1.9 billion in 2023 and approximately 2,300 employees, Metsä Board is part of Metsä Group, a cooperative owned by over 90,000 Finnish forest owners.