Growth

SCA has strong leading positions in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia. Through strong global and regional market positions and brands, innovation, efficient production and world-leading sustainability work, SCA is well positioned to leverage the growth potential existing in both mature and emerging markets. SCA’s competitiveness is also supported by the Group’s broad product portfolio, with strong brands and raw material integration.

SCA aims to be the leading company in the markets that it serves. All operations in mature markets, such as Western Europe and North America, will continue to strengthen their positions. In addition to defending and reinforcing its position in mature markets, the aim is to advance positions in emerging markets, primarily in regions where SCA already has representation.

While growth will mainly be organic in old and new segments, acquisition-driven growth will also be pursued. In existing markets, the aim is to continue growing by, for example, broadening the offering of product categories, product ranges and services. A strategic priority is also to increase the number of global brand platforms. During the year, SCA strengthened its market positions in Europe and Asia through the acquisitions of Georgia-Pacific’s European tissue operations and the Asian hygiene company Everbeauty.