For SCA Packaging sustainability means
At SCA 
and view sustainability as an investment rather than an expense. It is a decisive factor for a prosperous future for our company.
Sustainabilty in SCA rests on the three pillars of Environment, Social and Economic responsibility.
We have 4 clear sustainability targets and have reporting mechanisms behind those to monitor our results & progress. A more detailed description can be found in our annual SCA Sustainability report and on www.sca.com/sustainability
Our sustainability targets
Target 1 – Sharper CO2 ambition
As early as 1998 we forecasted that climate change would be the most important environmental issue of the following decade.
At that time, we did not know how accurate our prediction would be. We now take a new step forward with a quantified carbon-dioxide goal. By 2020, measured at 2005 levels, SCA will reduce its carbon-dioxide emissions by 20%.
This is an ambitious target that clearly reflects the EU climate goal. SCA is an energy-intensive company, and this environmental goal will require major investments.
Target 2 - 100% control of fresh fibre raw materials
Forests cover about one third of the earth’s land surface. Every year, about seven million hectares of land are deforested, corresponding to 0.2% of all forested areas.
Forests have their own unique power to combat climate change through their ability to store carbon dioxide.
Did you know, that every year, SCA’s forests absorb a net 2.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, which corresponds to the total emissions from SCA's production.
Illegal logging and timber from controversial sources are clear threats to the world's forests and to biodiversity. Therefore SCA, as Europe’s largest private owner of forestland, has a major responsibility for forestry management. Since 1999 the Group’s own forests have been certified in accordance with the FSC, Forest Stewardship Council. We will continue to employ methods that ensure that no fresh fibre-based material used in production comes from controversial sources. The target also includes purchased fibre such as pulp and containerboard
Target 3 Improved water usage
Access to clean water is one of the most important global environmental issues.
SCA established its target for water usage in 2005: to reduce consumption by 15% and to reduce organic content in wastewater by 30% by between 2005 and 2010.
SCA uses large volumes of water in its production and is applying new technologies to clean and recycle water. In this manner, water quality in the neighbouring environments is also improved.
A new biological treatment unit for wastewater was installed at the kraftliner mill in Munksund, Sweden, but also at the tissue mills water treatment units are foreseen.
Target 4 - Universal Code of Conduct
Over the past two decades, SCA has developed into a global company with 52,000 employees worldwide.
This places enhanced demands on the company’s social and environmental performance. SCA’s Code of Conduct applies to all employees at all locations worldwide and supports the Group’s approach to human rights, favourable working conditions and respect for the environment. It is an integral element of daily operations. Our Code of Conduct is based on our values respect, excellence & responsibility.
“At SCA we often speak of the importance of taking responsibility for the environment, our employees and society. In 2008, the Ethisphere Institute in the US named us as one of the world’s most ethical companies. This is an external recognition that there is substance behind our claims. I am proud to lead a company that actually talks the talk and walks the walk.” (quote Jan Johansson, President SCA)
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