Our purpose and values
What if the materials we depend on every day could be reimagined? What if the way we produce, package, and build could help solve some of the urgent global challenges? As megatrends shift and evolve - from climate change to urbanisation - the need for smarter solutions increases. This is where trees and the materials they enable become part of the answer.
At Stora Enso, this is at the core of our story. We are part of a global shift already underway. A shift from finite resources to renewable ones. From linear systems to circular solutions. Because the choices we make today don’t just shape products. They shape industries, communities and the world we live in tomorrow.
Our purpose
We exist to do good for people and the planet.
Our purpose is to replace non-renewable materials with renewable alternatives and accelerate the transition to a circular bioeconomy.
At the heart of this is a clear belief: we need quality packaging alternatives that are easily recyclable, made from materials than grow back, and respond to demanding customer and consumer expectations.
This belief guides how we think, how we innovate, and how we make decisions - every day, across our entire business.
Our core values
Lead
We aim to lead - both in business performance and sustainability.
We take initiative, challenge ourselves, and continuously ask: what can we do better?
Do what’s right
We act responsibly and ethically in everything we do.
We consider the broader impact of our decisions - on society, the environment, and future generations.
Contributing future and societies with renewable materials
Our purpose is closely linked to advancing a circular bioeconomy - where renewable resources are used wisely to replace fossil-based materials.
Wood-based products play a key role. They:
- Are renewable and sourced from sustainably managed forests or plantations
- Store carbon throughout their lifecycle and throughout recycling
- Can replace materials such as plastic, glass, steel, and concrete
Working sustainably across the value chain
Responsibility is not a single action. It is a way of working - across every step of our value chain.
From raw material sourcing to finished products, we focus on:
- Traceable and responsible sourcing
- Optimised production and material use
- Efficient logistics and supply chains
- Respect for local rules and regulations
We also continue to:
- Build climate resilience and reduce emissions - see our climate resilience plan
- Support human rights
- Invest in the communities where we operate
Our goal is clear: to be the preferred partner for renewable materials - creating value for our customers without compromising the needs of the future.
