EU Ecolabel is the official ecolabel of the European Union. The ecolabelling criteria are drawn up by responsible bodies in the Member States. To achieve certification, the products are assessed from a life cycle perspective from raw material to waste. The products have to meet strict environmental, functional and quality requirements.
Certificates
We operate according to globally recognized standards for forest stewardship and management of environmental, energy and quality aspects. All standards are integrated into business procedures and reviewed annually by internal and external specialists.
Chain of custody certifications
Holmen Skog's chain-of-custody certification provides assurance that non-certified wood also comes from verified sources.
FSC® certificates
Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC ID-FSC-C020071) is a system for certification of forestry that is supported by several environmental organisations. https://ic.fsc.org/en
FSC-certificate Holmen Board and Paper
PEFC certificates
PEFC (PEFC/05-33-134) - Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes is an international system for forest certification. www.pefc.org/
Mill certificates
Certificates for environmental management, energy management, quality management and occupational health and safety.
Environment, energy and quality management
ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 9001 are international standards for environmental management, energy management and quality management.
Occupational health and safety management
ISO 45001 is a standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
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Security and customs certification
AEO-F (Authorised Economic Operator, Full)
Customs simplifications (AEOC) and Security and safety (AEOS) standards are both met. Certified standard authorisation issued by customs administrations in the European Union (EU).
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Paper Profile
Paper Profile is a voluntary environmental product declaration scheme developed and provided by leading paper producers.
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Carbon footprint
Carbon footprint is defined as the total emissions caused by an individual, event, organisation, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.
Sustainability rating
One of the world's most sustainable companies
Both our mills hold the EcoVadis platinum medal. This is the seventh year in a row we have been ranked in the highest possible category for environmental and social responsibility. We're in the top 1% of more than 100,000 companies in the world!