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SCA appoints a new head for the Containerboard and Pulp business areas
SCA appoints Petteri Kalela as the new head of the Containerboard and Pulp business areas and member of the executive management team.
Forests of the future begins with cone picking
Every fourth seedling planted in Sweden comes from SCA’s tree nurseries. And to get seedlings, you need seeds – lots of seeds. SCA therefore has several fully owned and part-owned seed cultures around Sweden, from which cones are harvested each year.
Increased safety and simplified handling with SCA Pure Smart Strap
"SCA´s vision is that no one should get hurt at work and that everyone should come home unharmed in good health, says Jessica Sjöberg, Productspecialist SCA Pure.
More food
Our latest CTMP offer is truly creating new opportunities, not least when it comes to providing food-grade approved pulp.
More CTMP at Ortviken
“The biggest challenge, apart from the fact that we had a global pandemic to deal with during the project, affecting not only us but also our contractors and naturally logistics, was to tear down large parts of the closed paper mill at Ortviken and build a new CTMP facility at the same time”, says Anders Granström, Mill Manager at the new facility. However, “everything is proceeding according to plan, and we are now working on qualifying existing products at Ortviken, meaning that Östrand will shut down late spring”.
Interim Report Q3 2024
January–September 2024 compared with January–September 2023
SCA is committed to SweTree Technologies' pilot facility for SE plants
SCA has become a co-owner of SE technology and the pilot facility developed and operated by SweTree Technologies. With SE technology, it is possible to quickly and efficiently produce more plants from the best seed material from forest breeding.
New electric timber truck in operation
SCA's new electric timber truck with a crane is finally rolling in the Östavall area. The truck, which is a collaborative project between SCA and Scania, is the first in the world to collect timber in the forest for further transport to a timber terminal. On October 21, the truck was showcased to the media.
Double gold awards to SCA in the Swedish Design Award 2024
SCA has received double awards at this year's Swedish Design Award. The company's annual report received gold in the editorial annual report category and also won public acclaim, resulting in the People's Choice award in the same category.
New electric hybrid truck at Östrand pulp mill
At Östrand's mill area, there are large log trucks that run around the clock, all year round. Handling is now further developed through the environmentally friendly EdiLog truck.
Beautiful restorations of watercourses on SCA land
SCA is participating in several water projects in northern Sweden aimed at restoring watercourses and wetlands that run through SCA’s forest holdings. It is an important part of our nature conservation work to help preserve and develop habitats and benefit various species. This summer, the restoration of Per-Olamyren in the Graninge area was completed, and earlier this year, Björkån, a valuable watercourse near Sollefteå, was fully restored.
Container cargo situation more stable
After a turbulent summer, the container cargo market has stabilised somewhat. “We have finalised procurements for the fourth quarter and can see a turn in the market,” says Andreas Hamm, who is responsible for SCA’s procurement of maritime transportation.
Increased external costs in the transport sector
External costs in the transport sector have increased in recent years and are continuing to do so. The amount of emissions that must be covered by rights has increased, as have track access charges, while a new quota obligation has been introduced, all of which are contributing factors.
Large areas perfect for wind turbine components
The parts that go to make up a wind turbine are enormous, both in size and weight, creating additional logistical demands. Beginning in December, SCA Logistics will be handling 15 wind turbines at the Sundsvall terminal.
Space is growing behind SCA´s new container port
SCA´s new container port in Sundsvall is now operational. While the area is more than adequate, even more investment is planned to further increase the available space behind the quay.
Almost a century of pulp innovation, bodes well for the future
For nearly a century, we have harnessed the power from forests in the northen Sweden to produce premium pulp. In fact, the industrial activity at Ortviken began as early as the middle of the 19th century, and in 1868 a sawmill was established at Östrand. In 1909, a sulphite mill was erected at Ortviken, and in 1929 financier Ivar Kreuger decided to build a kraft mill at Östrand immediately after forming SCA (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget). In 1932, pulp production began. Four years later, the kraft pulp mill was expanded, increasing capacity to 140,000 tons per year, making it Europe’s largest.
Real operation for remote-controlled soil scarification machine from SCA
A soil scarification machine has now been remotely controlled in real operation. On October 1st, Skogforsk tested a modified machine loaned by SCA. The machine was operated on a clear-cut area by a driver sitting in a cabin 300 metres from the maschine.
Invitation to SCA’s Q3 2024 press conference
The press conference, held in connection with the publication of SCA’s interim report for the third quarter of 2024, will be available via webcast or by phone.
SCA uses AI for digital forestry planning
SCA has launched a new tool with AI functionality for digital forestry planning. In 2023, small-scale tests were conducted to scale up to more extensive tests in 2024. “It’s incredibly exciting. It involves both new technology and new working methods that give us several advantages,” says Magnus Bergman, who leads SCA Forest’s technology and digitization staff.
Bo Rydin has passed away
Bo Göran Rydin was one of Sweden's most influential business leaders, above all through his work at SCA, where he served as CEO between 1973 and 1988, and subsequently as chairman of the board and honorary chairman. During his career, he also held key positions in Skanska and Industrivärden, where he was chairman of the board, as well as Volvo and Handelsbanken, where he was vice chairman.
Five companies in the start-up program Forest Business Accelerator
This week was the start-up meeting for the eighth round of the Forest Business Accelerator. As before, the program has caused several start-ups with forest innovations to apply to Västernorrland.
Great interest in SCA’s new electric timber truck
SCA’s new electric timber truck with a crane has now been premiered to a wide audience at the Elmia Lastbil fair. The truck, a collaborative project between SCA and Scania, will be the first electric timber truck in the world to collect timber in the forest for further transport to a timber terminal.
New train terminal with a high environmental profile in a unique location
A new transshipment terminal has opened in Falköping with a strong emphasis on sustainability. From 3 June, this will be SCA Logistics’ new hub for rail freight to and from Umeå, which previously operated through Skövde.
Increased RoRo capacity for northbound cargo
SCA Logistics has revised its RoRo timetable, adding an additional call at the Umeå terminal. “This means that we can offer more capacity for northbound cargo from Kiel to Umeå,” says SCA Logistics Sales representative Karolina Johansson.
Half-year report, Q2 2024
January–June 2024 compared with January–June 2023
SCA updates MTN program and publishes prospectus
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) on May 8, 2018 established a Medium Term Note program (MTN) with a loan framework amounting to SEK 8 billion. Up to and including July 5, 2024 SCA has issued SEK 6.2 billion under the MTN program, of which SEK 4 billion is outstanding.
Change in SCA's Group Management
Mats Nordlander, Head of Business Areas Containerboard and Pulp, has decided to leave SCA during 2024. Mats Nordlander will remain in his role as Head of the both Business Areas until December 31.
SCA to increase kraftliner prices by €60 per tonne
The new price is valid from August 1, 2024.
New issue of New Ways
A new issue of SCA Logistics' customer magazine New Ways is now published and available to be read on the website.
SCA creates 100 million new climate-beneficial trees every year
SCA delivers some 100 million tree seedlings every year – seedlings that drive SCA’s climate benefit of approximately 13 million tonnes a year. First, they sequester carbon dioxide while they grow and ultimately they contribute sustainable wood raw materials for a wide variety of products. “Trees are efficient carbon dioxide sinks and generate climate benefits over many years,” says Thomas Vestman, Nursery Director.
Where climate-benefit-rich forests of the future are created
With a combination of well-managed forests and high-quality cultivated seedlings, the size of Sweden’s forests increase every year. Nurseries have long been a key part of the development of the forestry industry and are becoming increasingly important in the face of climate change. Laboratory engineer Jeanette Hammarström, from SCA NorrPlant, talks to us about SCA’s cultivation activities.
Overgrazing undermines climate benefits and the rural economy
Reducing grazing damage to newly planted forests can be of considerable benefit to the climate and the Swedish economy. Currently, overgrazing by ungulates, such as elk, reduces carbon dioxide absorption corresponding to almost a quarter of Sweden’s total emissions and reduces the added value of the country’s forests by SEK 11.9 billion. “Obviously animals eat plants, and you have to accept that to some extent, but the impacts are exceptionally high in Sweden at the moment,” says Jonas Mårtensson, President, SCA Forest.
Invitation to SCA’s Q2 2024 press conference July 26, 2024, 10:00 CEST
The press conference, which will be held in connection with the publication of SCA's report for the second quarter of 2024, can be followed via webcast or telephone.
SCA introduces Revenue Sharing for Residents Near Wind Farms
SCA has decided to take the lead ahead of the government report "The Value of Wind" (SOU 2023:18) by implementing its own compensation model, inspired by the report's proposals, for residents living near new wind farms developed by the company. The amount of compensation will be based on the distance to the turbine and the revenue generated by the turbine. "The proposal from the report is well-balanced, and that’s why we want to take the lead in this area. However, our view is that increased electricity production and resolution of the conflicts of interest that follow require state ownership of a well-designed regulatory framework. It needs to address how companies share revenue with nearby residents, how the state shares existing taxes with municipalities, and how processes to upgrade existing parks can be managed significantly faster," says Martin Ingels, Head of Wind Power at SCA.
5G-equipped drone remotely controls forest machine
With the help of a drone equipped with its own portable mobile base station, a forestry machine has, for the first time, been remotely controlled via 5G in an area with limited connectivity.
SCA contributes to the restoration of Rörströmsälven
Since 2021, SCA has been involved in the extensive EU project Ecostreams for LIFE, which aims to restore watercourses in Västerbotten, Västernorrland, and Jämtland. During the spring, SCA has replaced ten fish migration barriers in Rörströmsälven, Jämtland.
New wood packaging made with 70% recycled plastic
The packaging around timber packets must protect against damp, dirt and sunlight. It also needs to be durable, so it does not tear during transport. “SCA has started using new packaging consisting of 70 per cent recycled material, without compromising on quality. We are the first on the market with packaging with such a high percentage of recycled plastic,” says Jerry Larsson, President of SCA Wood.
Conversion of shares
According to SCA’s articles of association, owners of Class A shares have the right to have such shares converted to Class B shares. Conversion reduces the total number of votes in the company. When such a conversion has occurred, the company is obligated by law to disclose any such changes in this manner.
SCA recruits new Vice President Sustainability
SCA has recruited Per Funkquist as new Vice President Sustainability. Per Funkquist has extensive and solid experience in the forestry industry and will take up his new position on September 1, 2024.
The ecological perspective
The aim of ecological landscape management is to preserve and develop biodiversity in forests. This is a long-term endeavour that’s evolved considerably over the years. “We know a lot more about ecology and nature conservation now than in the early days of the forest industry,” says Anna Cabrajic, forest ecologist at SCA.
Inauguration of new logistics park and container port in Sundsvall
Sundsvall’s new Logistics park and SCA's new container port have been officially inaugurated. This means that a process that began in 2008 has reached its goal and one of the region's biggest investments in sustainable transport can begin to create benefits for the green transition in northern Sweden.
Most or least protected forest?
EU Member States report on measures to protect forests and nature in various ways. Sweden stands out with its very strict view of what constitutes protection. “As a result of this, Sweden appears to be the worst in Europe; however, were we to report in the same way as many other countries, we would be viewed as a pioneer. The same problem applies to how we report the status of different habitats, something that can have major consequences for how we can cultivate Swedish forests in future,” says Linda Eriksson, Forest Director at the Swedish Forest Industries Federation.
Conversion of shares
According to SCA’s articles of association, owners of Class A shares have the right to have such shares converted to Class B shares. Conversion reduces the total number of votes in the company. When such a conversion has occurred, the company is obligated by law to disclose any such changes in this manner.
SCA to increase kraftliner prices by €60 per tonne
SCA increases the prices on brown and white kraftliner in Europe by €60 per tonne. The new price is valid from June 1, 2024.
Interim report, Q1 2024
January–March 2024 compared with January–March 2023
Now the jointly owned biorefinery for biofuel has opened
The jointly owned biorefinery, owned by SCA and St1, is now inaugurated. When fully operational in Gothenburg, the refinery will contribute an annual production of around 200,000 tons of renewable fuel.
SCA first with electric timber truck in the forest
In the fall of 2024, SCA takes the next step in sustainable timber transports by inaugurating another electric timber truck from Scania. The new electric timber truck will be equipped with a crane and will collect timber from the forest for transport to a timber terminal.
SCA involved a remote-controlled soil scarification machine
SCA is involved in a development project aimed at a remote-controlled soil scarification machine. Skogforsk leads the project and is responsible for the work in the testing environment, while SCA acts as the landowner and contributes with a base machine.
SCA invests in seed extraction
SCA’s Wifstamon nursery had its seed extraction premier this past winter. Using an in-house developed kiln and seed separator, SCA can now process cones to obtain seeds from its own pine seed plantations.
Invitation to SCA’s Q1 2024 press conference April 26, 2024, 10:00 CET
The press conference, which will be held in connection with the publication of SCA's report for the first quarter 2024, can be followed on-site, via webcast or telephone.
SCA’s Annual General Meeting 2024
The Annual General Meeting of SCA was held on March 22, 2024 at Clarion Hotel in Sundsvall.
Expansion Obbola winner in the category ‘Construction of the Year’
The award-winning project has equipped the industry in Västerbotten with the world’s largest machine for kraftliner and significantly increasing its capacity to produce environmentally friendly packaging materials.
Temporary customs warehouse improves service
SCA now has a permit to operate temporary warehouses at our Umeå and Sundsvall terminals where undeclared goods can be stored while awaiting customs clearance. “This will mean smoother handling for customers and that we can offer a better service,” says SCA Logistics Sustainability specialist Peter Eriksson.
SCA Logistics is building bridges between education and an occupation
SCA Logistics collaborates closely with study programmes in logistics and purchasing at various levels. Offering opportunities for students to undertake degree projects, placements and study visits with the company is also a priority, all to secure future skills provision. “We are striving to close the gap between education and a career, while at the same time making important connections with students,” says Kjell Arne Sköldh, Human Resources Manager at SCA Logistics.
Procuring transport in a weakended market
A sharp fall in construction activity, high inflation and disruption to shipping in the Red Sea: these are some of the factors having a recent impact on the logistics sector. “We are in the process of concluding our procurement of transport services for the upcoming period and it is apparent that the market has been weakened,” says Andreas Hamm, Commercial Manager, Marine at SCA Logistics, who is responsible for the procurement of maritime transport.
SCA publishes 2023 annual report
SCA publishes its annual report for the year 2023 today.
SCA to increase kraftliner prices by €80 per tonne
SCA increases the prices on white and brown kraftliner in Europe by €80 per tonne. The new price is valid from April 1, 2024
SCA continues with geofencing
Digital speed limitation for timber trucks works well on stretches with a lot of infrastructure, . This is demonstrated by the geofencing project that SCA has undertaken in collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration. "We continue to utilize the technology on both existing routes and new ones," says Lars Nolander, logistics manager at SCA Skog.
SCA positive towards stricter sustainability goals
By 2040, forest industry products are to be entirely fossil-free and recyclable. This is an ambitious joint sustainability pledge made by all members of industry organisation Swedish Forest Industries, and which aligns with SCA’s existing vision.
How SCA will contribute to increased climate benefits
By 2040, the climate benefit contributed by the forest industry is set to increase by 30 per cent. For SCA – which is already strongly climate positive – this is a logical development that can also support the bottom line.
Affordable wooden office building halves emissions
Magasinet - the first office building in Linköping constructed of wood, was built with a 54 percent reduction in climate impact compared to if the building had been built with concrete. The climate benefit of building with wood instead of fossil-heavy materials is significant, making it an excellent choice even for larger buildings to be constructed with greater amounts of wood.
Active approach for richer biodiversity
Sweden’s forests must be developed to increase growth rates and biodiversity, something that SCA has worked on systematically for many years and is now a stated pledge in the forest industry’s collaborative efforts. The commitment has great value, and Ola Kårén, Chief Forester at SCA, argues that a common approach and shared goals strengthen and increase the value of sustainable forestry.
Notice convening the Annual General Meeting 2024
Notice is given to the shareholders of Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (“SCA”), Reg. No. 556012-6293,of the Annual General Meeting of shareholders to be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 1.00 p.m. in Sundsvall at Clarion Hotel Sundsvall (registration from 11.30 a.m.)
Clarification regarding questions about forest valuation etc
SCA answers questions relating to the valuation of forest assets, harvesting, forest damage, and accounting-related matters.
46, 000 kilometers for SCA's electric timber truck
SCA's electric timber truck continues to transport timber between Gimonäs timber terminal and Obbola paper mill outside Umeå. It has now been in operation for over 1.5 years. And everything is working as intended.
Year-end Report 2023
January–December 2023 compared with January–December 2022
SCA delivered 102.9 million seedlings in 2023
2023 was another year with substantial seedling deliveries from SCA’s seedling operation NorrPlant. During the year, 102.9 million seedlings were delivered, which is almost five million more seedlings compared with 2022.
Playful construction taken very seriously
Lundqvist Trävaru in Piteå, Sweden, is making it easier for ordinary people to build things made from wood by using system that’s reminiscent of Lego and digital design solutions inspired by computer games. That may sound playful, but the owners’ objective is to revolutionise the construction industry – and they take it very seriously.
SCA’s Christmas gifts to Maskrosbarn, Ukraine and support in the Baltics
SCA’s Christmas gift to the company’s employees in 2023 was a donation of 1.5 MSEK to five recipients.
Conversion of shares
According to SCA’s articles of association, owners of Class A shares have the right to have such shares converted to Class B shares. Conversion reduces the total number of votes in the company. When such a conversion has occurred, the company is obligated by law to disclose any such changes in this manner.
Invitation to SCA’s Q4 2023 press conference January 26, 2024, 10:00 CET
The press conference, which will be held in connection with the publication of SCA's report for the fourth quarter 2023, can be followed via webcast or telephone.
Successful water restoration on SCA land
Rewilding Sweden has restored parts of Abramsån in Norrbotten, with successful results. The work that has been carried out on SCA's land includes, among other things, returning old logging remnants to the watercourse to recreate natural water and shoreline forest environments and benefit a large number of species both in and outside of the water.
New issue of our magazine New Ways
New Ways no. 4, the magazine of SCA Logistics, is now published on the website.
SCA showcased wood products at innovation day in Brussels
SCA is one of the member companies in the research platform Treesearch. In this role, SCA R&D Centre represented our company at “Bioeconomy Innovation Day - Advancing Resource Efficiency and Value Creation in Europe”.
Biorefinery Östrand has agreed to an EU innovation grant
By December 2023, Biorefinery Östrand signed an agreement with European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) which entitles the company with approximately EUR 167 million in the event of a future investment decision.
High degree of self-sufficiency in electricity at low risk
SCA is Europe’s largest private forest owner; and in addition to producing wood, the company’s 2.7 million hectares of land offer considerable wind power production capacity. This provides the company with excellent opportunities to produce renewable electricity with land-based wind power. More than 20 per cent of Sweden’s installed wind power is currently on SCA land in northern Sweden.
SCA and St1 Gothenburg biorefinery in start-up phase
The Gothenburg biorefinery, which SCA jointly owns with St1, has recently reached a key milestone as the project management team handed over the facility to an operating organisation to begin start-up.
Measures on SCA’s land are helping the white-backed woodpecker
The number of white-backed woodpeckers in Västerbotten is continuing to grow. This success is due to several years of work to recreate deciduous forests. SCA is one of the participants in the project run by the Västerbotten County Administrative Board. “We are proud that the measures we are taking on SCA’s land are helping to create good habitats for the white-backed woodpecker and also enabling successful nests,” says Ulf Hallin, SCA’s nature conservation expert in Västerbotten.
Conversion of shares
According to SCA’s articles of association, owners of Class A shares have the right to have such shares converted to Class B shares. Conversion reduces the total number of votes in the company. When such a conversion has occurred, the company is obligated by law to disclose any such changes in this manner.
Rail travel to the efficient freight transport of the future
Full attention was focused on freight transport by road, rail and sea when SCA Logistics, Sundsvall Logistikpark and the Swedish Transport Administration invited delegates to celebrate the infrastructure investments that are currently laying the foundation for even more efficient freight transport in the region.
SCA’s harvesting promotes both sun-worshiping and shade-tolerant species
SCA has tested a harvesting model in Sörgraninge conservation park that promotes both light-demanding and shade-tolerant species. This is really boosting biodiversity.
All-time high for soil fungi in Sörgraninge conservation park
24 high-conservation value species of soil fungi, including three new species. That was the result of this year’s follow-up of the sand pine forest at Pimptjärnsmon in SCA's conservation park Sörgraninge. “This year was a really good year.” says Mikael Berg, nature conservation expert at SCA.
Love for the material
Designer Shalony van Stralendorff loves spending time in the countryside, harvesting ingredients for use in her kitchen and drawing inspiration for her work with the Bonni Bonne design studio. “I love spending time in the forest. It’s like an extension of my garden, nature’s pantry. And there’s so much you can do with wood,” she says.
Interim report Q3 2023
January–September 2023 compared with January–September 2022
SCA to build new wind farm and increases the degree of self-sufficiency in electricity
SCA is increasing its degree of self-sufficiency in electricity for its own industry by acquiring Fasikan Vind AB, a wind power project located on SCA's land in the Bräcke municipality of Jämtland County. The seller is Arise AB.
Helena Stjernholm is proposed as the new chairman of SCA
The Nomination Committee of SCA proposes that Helena Stjernholm be elected as chairman and member of the SCA board at the annual general meeting on March 22, 2024. SCA's current chairman, Pär Boman, as previously communicated, has declined re-election.
SCA to increase NBSK price
SCA will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe. The new price will be 1,200 USD, effective as from now.
Rare insects inhabit SCA land in Norrbotten
Several rare insects that thrive on old hardwood have been discovered on SCA land in the municipalities of Boden and Luleå. The insects were registered in three areas that are rich in deciduous trees during an inventory carried out by the insect expert Lars-Ove Wikars at the request of SCA.
Invitation to SCA’s Q3 2023 press conference
The press conference, held in connection with the publication of SCA’s interim report for the third quarter of 2023, will be available via webcast or by phone.
SCA and Holmen see good opportunities to develop the sawmill in Rundvik
On October 28, 2022, SCA and Holmen communicated that the companies intended to carry out a feasibility study for a jointly owned sawmill in Rundvik, Västerbotten County in Sweden.
Rising prices as EU Emissions Trading System extended to maritime shipping
From 2024, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) will be extended to maritime transport emissions. The new rules will be introduced gradually and by 2026 they will cover all maritime shipping. “This will involve a gradual increase in costs for maritime transport over the next few years,” says Magnus Svensson, President of SCA Sourcing and Logistics.
SCA’s Chairman Pär Boman declines re-election
Pär Boman declines re-election as the chairman of the board for Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA). Boman remains the board’s chairman until the annual general meeting on March 22, 2024.
Obbola paper mill inaugurated: Increased capacity for better business and increased climate benefit
SCA's new facility in Obbola, outside Umeå, has now been inaugurated. This means that the paper mill has the world's largest machine for kraftliner and with it a significantly increased capacity to produce climate-smart packaging material.
SCA nominated for prestigious German Sustainability Award
SCA has been nominated for the German National Sustainability Award, Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis, which is presented in collaboration with the German federal government and several prominent organizations. The award ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Düsseldorf.
New round of the start-up program Forest Business Accelerator
Now, the seventh round of the Forest Business Accelerator has started. A program that has attracted several start-ups with forest innovations to Västernorrland. Behind the program stands the incubator BizMaker in collaboration with SCA, IBM and RISE*.
The next-generation sawmill
A digital representation of the complete sawmill workflow, large amounts of data and new automated processes. With its new grading mill in place and the B700 project successfully completed, Bollsta Sawmill is equipped and ready to face the future. In the very place where the story began over 200 years ago, the foundation is being laid for the next generation of sawmills.
SCA becomes wholly owner of Gällö Timber AB
SCA and Persson Invest began their collaboration around Gällö Timber and the sawmill in Gällö, Jämtland in 2010. Since 2010, significant investments have been made in the sawmill to develop its operations and strengthen its competitiveness. Today, the sawmill has 115 employees and a capacity of 370,000 cubic meters of sawn timber.
Half-year report, Q2 2023
January–June 2023 compared with January–June 2022
SCA updates MTN program and publishes prospectus
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) on May 8, 2018 established a Medium Term Note program (MTN) with a loan framework amounting to SEK 8 billion. Up to and including July 7, 2023 SCA has issued SEK 6.2 billion under the MTN program, of which SEK 4 billion is outstanding.
More wind power and improved networks are key to increased production of biofuels
Climate change demands entirely new industries and often extensive access to fossil-free electricity to deliver products that will replace fossil-based items. This means that the electricity grid issue becomes critical to enabling new investments. “We’re currently developing industrial land at Östrand pulp factory in Timrå Municipality and have been granted environmental permits for a biorefinery for climate-smart fuels, but before we know whether we’ll have access to an electricity grid that can distribute enough electricity, we can’t make any investment decisions,” says Roger Östlin, General Manager Sustainable Fuels SCA Renewable Energy.
