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...

Press release: The Council presents its to-do list for Europe’s competitiveness, making bioeconomy a priority for the next Commission

by Piotr Pogorzelski | May 24, 2024 | Media Resources, Sustainability and Circularity

In its last meeting before the EU elections, the European Competitiveness Council presented today what could be considered as its guidelines for the upcoming Commission on how to keep Europe from an industrial decline. The plan entails supporting industries which have...

Press release: New EU packaging rules are almost here. For the pulp and paper industry, legal certainty is a good thing.

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Apr 24, 2024 | Media Resources, Sustainability and Circularity

The pulp and paper industry welcomes today’s vote at the EU Parliament on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that supports the trilogue agreement and avoids delaying the legislative process. The last step will be a final confirmation of the agreement...

Press release: In the EU Clean Transition Dialogues, the pulp and paper industry has been heard, and wants to stay engaged

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Apr 11, 2024 | Energy Transition and Green Deal, Media Resources

Announced by Commission President von der Leyen and chaired by Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, the Clean Transition Dialogues’ core aim is to support industry in building a business model fit for a decarbonised economy. With the right priorities now clearly...