We continuously transform and develop our product portfolio toward growing product areas. For example, we gradually reduced our publication paper operations and ultimately discontinued these, while the production of pulp and kraftliner increased. To ensure a high degree of competitiveness, we continuously invest in our industrial assets that are located close to our forest holdings.
At the end of 2022, a new paper machine was commissioned at the Obbola paper mill. It is the largest of its kind in the world and Obbola’s production capacity has increased significantly. The paper machine is now being ramped up to full capacity.
A new chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) mill began operating in Ortviken at the end of 2022. The next step is to realize the full potential of the new mill.
In 2023, we completed an investment project at the Bollsta sawmill, which is now highly efficient in a global context.
At the end of 2023, the start-up began of SCA’s joint venture biorefinery in Gothenburg. The refinery will manufacture biofuel for the aviation sector and other uses. One of the raw materials is tall oil, a product from our pulp mills.
Previously, we only leased out land with favorable wind conditions but we became an active owner of wind energy production in 2023. This means our strategy now includes lease agreements, operation of own wind farms and project development for own operation or divestment.
Profitable growth for SCA is essential if we are to work sustainably over time. Resources are needed to drive SCA forwards and take responsibility for forest, the environment and people. SCA’s strategy for profitable growth is built around us maximizing the value from each tree, maintaining a high degree of self-sufficiency and growing forest assets.
Sustainability work is integrated into our operations and our business decisions. Basically, we create as much value as possible, both in the forest and from the renewable raw materials provided by our forest.
SCA's forests are Europe’s largest private forest holding. Around this unique resource, we have built a well-developed value chain based on renewable raw material from our own and others’ forests. We offer packaging paper, pulp, wood products, renewable energy, services for forest owners and efficient transport solutions.