Lowering the climate impact

The climate impact of everyday products often lies in invisible material choices that determine emissions, resource use, and whether materials can be reused or recycled. By replacing fossil-based materials with renewable ones, using them more efficiently, and designing for circularity without sacrificing performance, industries can reduce emissions while creating long-term value.

The biggest impact is often invisible

Most products don’t look like emissions. A box. A cup. A package on a shelf.

But behind almost everything we use, there is a material choice and that choice carries a climate impact.

For a long time, the focus has been on energy. And rightly so. But materials matter just as much.

Because the materials we choose determine how much carbon is emitted during production, how much resource is used, and whether that material can be recycled or returned into the system.

Lowering impact, step by step

Reducing climate impact is not one big move. It is a series of decisions.

First, it is about replacing fossil-based materials with renewable alternatives that grow back and finding ways to reduce emissions in production and along the supply chain.

Then, it is about using those materials efficiently. Designing smarter structures. Using less without losing performance. Getting more value out of every fiber.

And finally, it is about helping keep materials in circulation. Designing for recycling where collection and processing systems are in place, so materials can be used again instead of becoming waste.

Together, these shifts can contribute to lower emissions across the value chain, depending on the application and end-of-life route.

Performance still comes first

Lower climate impact does not mean lower performance.

Packaging still needs to protect food. Products still need to withstand transport. Materials still need to meet strict safety and quality standards.

That is why innovation matters.

By improving fiber structures, refining materials, and improving design, it is possible to meet performance requirements with less material.

Because the best solution is not the one that does less. It is the one that does more with less.

From reducing impact to creating value

Lowering climate impact is not just about cutting emissions. It is about creating smarter systems. Systems where materials are renewable. Where resources are used efficiently. Where value is preserved over time.

At scale, this shift can reduce pressure on finite resources, support more resilient supply chains, and help industries meet growing expectations from customers and regulators.

Built for what’s next

The world is changing and materials are part of that change. Demand for renewable, and circular solutions is growing. Regulations are evolving. Expectations are rising. Reducing climate impact is becoming a priority across industries.

It starts with a simple idea: Choose materials that perform today, designed with tomorrow in mind.