Press release: Europe’s pulp and paper sector has shown resilience in 2024, but high energy prices and macro-economic uncertainties remain an issue

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 18, 2025 | Industry Statistics, Media Resources

Tracking a global economy still recovering from successive shocks and post-Covid stock adjustments, Europe’s pulp and paper sector had a positive year in 2024, as shown by the Cepi preliminary statistics report published today. But looming global trade wars,...

Press release: Joint statement between EU forest sector & labour unions shows blue collar jobs can be green collar jobs

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Dec 5, 2024 | Forest Resources, Media Resources

The forest-based sector and labour unions unite for a fair transition towards a vibrant and growing bioeconomy. Through the Circular Choices coalition, they call for a policy framework that captures investments in quality jobs and “Made in Europe” manufacturing. The...

Press release: European Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Pulp & Paper Industries releases joint statement for an EU Industrial Deal focused on ensuring quality jobs

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Nov 11, 2024 | Forest Resources, Media Resources

The European Social Partners in the pulp and paper sector, industriAll Europe and Cepi have signed a joint statement calling for EU policies that will secure the future of the sector and keep future-proof, high-quality jobs in Europe.  A quality job is one that...

Press release: EUDR delay is an occasion to implement a solid framework against deforestation

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Oct 3, 2024 | Forest Resources, Media Resources

The EU Commission today proposed a postponement of the implementation of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The pulp and paper sector welcomes the announcement which offers an occasion to develop a stronger framework to fight deforestation. The European Parliament...

Press release: Wood fibre-based ‘biorefineries’ double turnover in 3 years to €6 billion

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Sep 24, 2024 | Industry Transformation, Media Resources

A new study commissioned by Cepi shows rapid developments in Europe’s biorefinery sector, which holds the possibility to replace many fossil-based products with alternatives. The study, performed by nova-Institute, a German-based research institute, shows that...

Press release: In a very difficult context, pulp and paper industry has shown resilience in 2023

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Jul 9, 2024 | Industry Statistics, Media Resources, Sustainability and Circularity

In an economic context that continues to be exceptionally difficult and marked in 2023 by low consumption linked to massive destocking, many pulp and paper companies have seen a turnover decrease in the past year. A record high annual recycling rate indicates the...