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Accelerate the transformation: reduce carbon emissions from publishing and printing

Download The carbon quest

Did you know that the carbon footprint from the printing and publishing industries can be dramatically reduced? Most people are unaware of the progress that we have made already – and our industry can go even further.

 

Scroll down to download the guide The CO2 Quest now, and see how you can accelerate the change in three steps. 

Why reduce carbon emissions from publishing and printing?

All parts of the supply chain behind printed communication have undergone major change over the latest decades, and our knowledge about what’s causing environmental impact has increased. But since the general opinion has been preoccupied with the question of print versus digital communication, our progress has gone rather unnoticed.

Some advances can be attributed to adaptation to the structural transformation of the market.

Some are due to laws and regulations becoming more comprehensive or strict over time. But most companies have also committed to actions, standards, and certifications beyond what is mandatory, to proactively minimise our climate footprint.

Our industry is transforming, but we need to work faster. Not only to sustain our business and thrive economically, but for all of us to sustainably thrive as people.  

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Knowing how much greenhouse gas emissions that normally come from these areas can help you prioritise both long-term and short-term actions. The guide also has links to a variety of national plans and policies where decisions are made that will affect the future.

United Nations says we need to speed up

The UN Paris Agreement guides all nations to substantially reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through various actions and strategies. It is a legally binding international treaty, which works on a five-year cycle of increasingly ambitious climate action. 

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According to the UN, greenhouse gas emissions must peak before 2025 at the latest and decline 43% by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Everyone needs to strengthen their commitment over time.

The UN International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) research indicates that crossing the 1.5°C threshold risks unleashing far more severe climate impact than we have seen so far, including more frequent and severe droughts, heatwaves and rainfall. 

How can Holmen say that change is possible?

As a paper producer, we at Holmen can lead the way and provide better alternatives on the market. But we can also share our process to encourage others in our value chain.

When we reduced our dependence on fossil fuels in our paper production it made a large difference for our carbon footprint. Thanks to fossil-free electricity and resource-efficient production, we have been able to reduce the CO2 emissions from our paper mills by 95% since 2005. This is why Holmen has one of the lowest carbon emission figures per tonne of paper in the entire world.  

What's the next step?

It’s great to see that you are as committed to this subject as we are. If you would like some more information and tools for reducing environmental impact, here's a selection of articles. Or learn more about our paper products.

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The FisherSolve® database is a tool to learn more about the environmental impact from every paper producer in the world. Download our free material for background and data, and see why Holmen's paper mills are best in class.

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Sweden

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