Press release: Pulp and Paper Industry Showcases Commitment to Phase out Fossil Energies, at European Parliament Event

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Apr 8, 2025 | Industry Transformation, Media Resources

The European pulp and paper manufacturing sector, the fourth largest industrial user of energy in Europe, has achieved a remarkable 46% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2005, successfully decoupling growth from potential climate impacts. However, the EU Emissions...

Press release: Cepi calls on the EU Commission to continue negotiations on US tariffs to avoid supply chain disruptions

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Mar 18, 2025 | Media Resources

The imposition of import tariffs by the US would have a significant impact on EU pulp, paper and board exports. While a positive issue to transatlantic negotiations may still be possible, Europe’s pulp and paper industry in coordination with the European Commission...

Press release: Cepi publishes update to its European recyclability laboratory test method, tapping the knowledge of 4evergreen alliance and testing labs

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 28, 2025 | Media Resources, Sustainability and Circularity

Cepi has published today an update to its European recyclability test method, a cornerstone of the pulp and paper industry commitment to circularity. It was developed in collaboration with the 4evergreen alliance and actors from the entire paper value chain, including...

Press release: EU Commission proposals open new horizons for industries able to combine, circularity, bioeconomy and a phase out of fossils

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 26, 2025 | Energy Transition and Green Deal, Media Resources

The EU Commission announced today, a package of legislative proposals aiming to restore Europe’s competitiveness in a way that is compatible with its ambitious climate objectives. In doing so, the European Union is developing a regulatory environment that is...

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...