Internal audit

Stora Enso has a separate internal auditing organisation. The role of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services that add value and improve the group’s operations.

Internal Audit helps the group to accomplish its objectives by providing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal control, risk management and governance processes.

To ensure the independence of the Internal Audit department, its personnel report to the head of Internal Audit, who reports functionally to the Financial and Audit Committee, and administratively to the CFO. The Financial and Audit Committee approves the appointment of the head of Internal Audit following the recommendation by the CEO.

Internal Audit conducts regular audits at mills, subsidiaries and other Company units, implementing a risk based annual audit plan approved by the Financial and Audit Committee, including any special tasks or projects requested by management and the Financial and Audit Committee.