Making a Difference for Children and Sustainability

Feb 13, 2025

Child and adult looking at a potential wish

Valmet's Commitment to Making a Difference: Supporting Children and Sustainability

At Valmet, corporate social responsibility is more than just a commitment—it’s a driving force behind our efforts to create a positive impact in the communities where we operate. Through meaningful partnerships, we support children facing critical illnesses and contribute to global sustainability efforts.

Granting Life-Changing Wishes with Make-A-Wish

For over 40 years, the Make-A-Wish® Foundation has granted life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Valmet is proud to have supported this mission, helping bring joy and hope to children across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

In 2023 and 2024, Valmet employees participated in several fundraising events, including the 20th Annual Walk/Run for Wishes at Truist Park in Georgia and the Harris Teeter Cornhole Tournament in North Carolina. Their efforts contributed to the foundation’s ability to grant 503 wishes, making a lasting difference for many children and their families.

Granting life-changing wishes

Expanding Our Impact with One Tree Planted

As we conclude our partnership with Make-A-Wish in 2024, Valmet is excited to embark on a new initiative with One Tree Planted, beginning in 2025. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to global reforestation, supporting forest fire recovery, land restoration, and habitat protection in key regions around the world.

One Tree Planted

Valmet’s support will help plant trees in multiple U.S. states, six Canadian provinces, and Mexico, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Looking Ahead

We remain committed to making a meaningful impact—both for people and the planet. Stay tuned for updates on our collaboration with One Tree Planted and upcoming volunteer opportunities. Together, we can build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Valmet's global social responsibility program

Valmet has expanded its global social responsibility program initiated in 2020 with new area-specific local projects around the world.

Valmet’s social responsibility program is part of the company’s sustainability agenda implementation. The program is based on three themes promoting science, nature and equal opportunities: ‘​Towards the future with science’, ‘Protecting the planet for next generations’​ and ‘Equal opportunities for wellbeing’​.

Based on these themes, several local projects in Valmet’s operating areas around the world have been selected to the program. Valmet’s local personnel has participated in the planning and preparation of the projects, and the final selection has been made by employee voting.

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