The European paper industry has already delivered a successful decoupling of carbon emissions from economic growth while reducing carbon emissions by 29% from 2005 to date, having product volumes increased and proved the climate friendliness of its products thanks to certified raw materials and a world class performance in recycling.
Our objective is to be the most competitive, innovative and sustainable provider of net-zero carbon solutions in 2050, namely by strengthening the role of wood and wood-based products in our daily lives, substituting critical or CO2-intensive raw materials and fossil energy and closing material loops by boosting collection and recycling. We wish to play a central role in satisfying the daily needs of Europeans and offering solutions that contribute to a sustainable lifestyle.
Activities
![Europe should support, not hamper EU industrial competitiveness](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/european-union-flag-1.jpeg)
Europe should support, not hamper EU industrial competitiveness
Focus is back on industry in EU policy, but will it work?
Road freight transport
![CEPI comments on the discussion document ‘Paper Vapour – the climate impact of paper consumption’ from the European Environmental Paper Network](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/energy_1.jpg)
CEPI comments on the discussion document ‘Paper Vapour – the climate impact of paper consumption’ from the European Environmental Paper Network
EMS Cross-Border: let subsidiarity and innovation prevail!
![Extra emission cut should be wake-up call](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/energy_2.jpg)
Extra emission cut should be wake-up call
The cloud begins with coal – An overview of the electricity used by the global digital ecosystem
![EEA report: Bioenergy production must use resources more efficiently](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/energy_0.jpg)
EEA report: Bioenergy production must use resources more efficiently
Why the European Parliament needs to reject back-loading – Recommendation by the Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries
Growth and Employment first: Energy-Intensive Industries warn against competitiveness impacts of proposed changes to the EU ETS
Revision of Weights & Dimensions – European Shippers’ Council Position
![Position on the Commission proposal to back-load (set-aside) EU ETS allowances](https://www.cepi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/energy.jpg)