Sustainability at Valmet

Sustainability is at the core of Valmet's business strategy and operations. Our values, Code of Conduct, related policies, and selected globally acknowledged initiatives and principles create the foundation for sustainable performance at Valmet.

Environment

We enhance circularity and environmental efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions throughout the entire value chain. Valmet aims to enable fully carbon-neutral production for its customers by 2030.

Circularity

We enable our customers to apply circularity in their operations, constantly increase the resource efficiency of our own processes, and maximize the use of recycled materials in our technology.

Climate

Our Climate Program  − Forward to a carbon neutral future −  includes ambitious CO₂ emission reduction targets and concrete actions for the whole value chain for 2030.

Environmental efficiency

We continuously enhance environmental efficiency in our own operations and together with our suppliers. Our process technology, automation, and services are designed to improve raw material, energy, water, and chemical efficiency.

Social

We promote an engaging work environment, commit to the health and safety of our people and partners, and strive to be a responsible corporate citizen.

Engaged workplace

We continuously work to enhance employee engagement, diversity, and a well-managed work environment.

Health and safety

We constantly improve our HSE processes and practices with our customers and partners to achieve our shared goal of zero harm.

Corporate citizenship

We participate in selected local programs and work closely with selected universities and research organizations globally.

Governance

We follow ethical business practices, ensure a sustainable supply chain, and report transparently.

Ethical business practices

We strive to ensure that all our operations are carried out in a socially responsible and globally aligned manner.

Sustainable supply chain

We work together with our suppliers for a transparent and sustainable supply chain.

Transparent reporting

We are an acknowledged industry leader in sustainability and promote transparent and assured reporting on our progress and impacts.

Sustainability stories

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Valmet advances valve technology

Dec 12, 2024

Valmet has established itself as a global leader in flow control solutions and services, with a rich history spanning nearly 70 years. The company’s journey began in 1956 when Neles Oy was born out of a passion for valve products and services. This long experience has proven that true reliability is achieved through years of dedication and continuous innovation.

Successful market expansion through grade conversion rebuild – Cascades Containerboard Packaging – Bear Island

Dec 10, 2024

Article: Cascades selected Valmet as their partner for a strategic market expansion project in southeastern U.S. An old newsprint machine was acquired and converted to produce lightweight, high-quality, 100% recycled linerboard and corrugating medium for the North American market.

Open your mind to the future

Dec 5, 2024

If you could choose the future of your company, what would it look like? We talked to Sitra’s Mikko Dufva about how to think about challenges, changes, and paths to the future.

Beyond Circularity: Driving innovation with ecosystems

Dec 5, 2024

Ecosystems are an excellent way to stimulate innovation and bring different skillsets together. In this article, we talk to experts from Valmet, Metsä Group, and Neste about their experiences as ecosystem organizers and partners.

Is a fully electrified tissue mill a utopian idea?

Dec 4, 2024

In this article we outline how electrification of the drying section of a tissue machine by the means of electrical heaters and high temperature heat pumps can represent an efficient and smart way to decarbonize the tissue making process.

The energy transition: At the heart of the matter?

Nov 26, 2024

The outlook on energy transition is challenging to say the very least. It is important to explore what flow control technologies can bring to the table to address the many pressing challenges that must be faced. Valve solutions have a vital role in many crucial applications such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, and plastics liquefaction – all segments which are directly contributing towards cutting carbon footprint and curb...

Beyond Circularity on tour 2024: Forward with synergy

Oct 30, 2024

As summer turned to fall, it was time for our annual Beyond Circularity ecosystem event. This year, we went on a virtual tour. Around 300 participants joined in the event and received updates on the program’s status in October.

Enabling the energy transition with flow control solutions

Oct 30, 2024

As the power generation industry embraces the energy transition, Valmet is leveraging its extensive expertise with industrial gases to provide innovative flow control solutions. With a deep understanding of emerging technologies like green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), Valmet’s Flow Control business line is well-positioned to support the shift towards sustainable power generation practices.