holmen logotyp blå Holmen logotype vit
Forest

Our business concept is to own and add value to the forest

Holmen is a Swedish forest company that gives quality-conscious customers across the world access to renewable products from the Swedish forests.

Business concept

Our business concept is to own and add value to the forest.

Business strategy

Holmen’s extensive forest holdings are the foundation of our business. Using our own production facilities, the growing trees are refined into everything from wood for climate-smart building to renewable packaging, magazines and books, while at the same time we generate hydro and wind power on our own land. A business that not only creates value for customers and shareholders, but also contributes to a better climate and thriving rural communities.

Our business areas contribute to the overall strategy

Forest

Forest growth and future harvests will increase through active and sustainable forestry. A strong position in the wood market will enable the development of Holmen’s production facilities.

Renewable Energy

The Renewable Energy business will grow by establishing wind power on Holmen’s own land.

Wood Products

The Wood Products business will grow through products and solutions for sustainable construction.

 

Board and Paper

The Paperboard business will develop on the basis of its position as a market leader in the premium segment for renewable consumer packaging.

The Paper business will be developed by offering resource-efficient alternatives to traditional products.

 

 

Forest, industry and energy targets

With growing healthy forests, renewable energy production, resource- and energy-efficient production of renewable products and a values-driven corporate culture, we have great opportunities to contribute to sustainable development in line with the UN's goals.

Harvest, 1,000 m3fub/year

In 2024, volumes amounted to 2.6 M m3fub - slightly lower than the current harvest plan.

Industry’s return on capital employed (%)

The goal for the industry is to provide a sustainable ROCE of more than 10%.

Deliveries of hydro and wind power (GWh)

Renewable energy will increase by supplementing hydropower with wind power on own land.

Targets for climate, capital and dividends

Our single greatest contribution is that we contribute to a better climate. Both through our own operations and together with our customers.

Climate benefit, million tonnes CO2e

Holmen's climate benefit, which in 2024 amounted to 8.3 million tonnes of CO2e.

Holmen's climate benefits

Net debt as per cent of equity

The net financial debt shall not exceed 25% of equity.

Dividend per share (SEK)

We will pay a strong annual dividend, based on profitability and financial situation.

Sustainability

Sustainable business objectives

We aim to create value ​​that lasts over time while contributing to a better climate.

Sustainable business objectives

Business areas

In our business areas, we turn our forest holdings into wood products for sustainable building, cost-effective paper, premium paperboard and renewable energy.

Abstrakt illustration inspirerad av skogen

Forest

Holmen is one of the largest forest owners and wood buyers in Sweden. We take responsibility for the ecocycle of the whole forest, from seed to harvest, and work in close partnership with private forest owners.

Abstract illustration energy

Renewable Energy

Holmen produces renewable energy from wind and water on our land. We contribute towards a sustainable energy supply in Sweden and towards Europe’s transition to fossil-free energy sources.

Sawn wood products

Wood Products

At Holmen, we supply wood products to the joinery and construction industries and to builders’ merchants. Wood is highly versatile and the only construction material that is fully renewable.

Paper rolls

Holmen Board and Paper

We make premium paperboard and innovative paper products suitable for multiple packaging solutions and graphical applications.

About the website

  • Cookies
  • Change your cookie settings
  • Personal data (GDPR)

Follow us in social media


Blue Holmen logotype

Holmen’s business is built around the forest ecocycle and the renewable products we can create from it. Our business areas are Forest, Wood Products, Board and Paper and Renewable Energy.  With a workforce of 3 500 people, we create value for shareholders, customers and society. We generate sales of around SEK 23 billion and our shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. Please visit holmen.com for more information.

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement

Holmen AB, P.O. Box 5407, SE-114 84 Stockholm, Sweden 
Phone: +46 8 666 21 00  E-mail: info@holmen.com

 

 

Holmen Group websites

  • Holmen Group - holmen.com
  • Forest - holmen.com/forest
  • Renewable energy - holmen.com/energy
  • Board and Paper - holmen.com/boardandpaper
  • Wood Products - holmen.com/woodproducts

More about the Holmen Group

  • About Holmen
  • Career
  • Sustainability
  • Investors
  • Newsroom

© Holmen 2025