﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:18:40 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>The Finnish forest industry has already met the Kyoto objectives - Allocation of sufficient emission allowances is a reasonable requirement</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/the-finnish-forest-industry-has-already-met-the-kyoto-objectives---allocation-of-sufficient-emission-allowances-is-a-reasonable-requirement,c281803</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision169507</guid><description><![CDATA[In a decision dated June 4, 2007, the EU Commission proposes that Finland’s emissions quota be reduced significantly (5,2%) in the 2008-2012 emissions trading period. Reducing the quota would increase the forest industry’s costs and weaken its competitiveness. In global competition it is not possible to transfer the additional costs to product prices.
In its programme, the new Finnish government committed to taking into account the operating and competitive prerequisites of Finnish export industries, which compete on the global arena, when applying the emissions trading scheme on the]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:55:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The forest industry has an excellent possibility to be a locomotive of success for Europe</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/the-forest-industry-has-an-excellent-possibility-to-be-a-locomotive-of-success-for-europe,c278462</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision168146</guid><description><![CDATA[The forest industry could very well become Europe’s leading industrial locomotive because it is investing increasingly more in research and the development of completely new products. In addition, the sector bases its activities on renewable and increasing natural resources.
“Innovations are a key operating model through which research and development investments can generate revenues,” said the Finnish former Prime Minister Esko Aho, President of the Finnish National Fund for Research and Development, in a speech at the Future Lead Markets of the Forest-based Sector conference, which was]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 07:33:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forest industries' business environment remains challenging - Finnish mills need 10-15 million cubic metres more domestic wood at competitive prices</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/forest-industries--business-environment-remains-challenging---finnish-mills-need-10-15-million-cubic-metres-more-domestic-wood-at-competitive-prices,c274488</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision166529</guid><description><![CDATA[Forest industry production in Finland was up approximately 2% in January-March 2007, compared with the year before. Growth was overshadowed by concern about the availability of wood raw material at competitive price, however, as the forest industries' demand for domestic wood is continuously increasing. At the same time the production of bioenergy raises demand for wood and forest biomass and thus competition for raw materials. On the other hand the production of bioenergy offers the forest industries interesting new business opportunities. Concern of raw material availability is emphasized]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:55:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Innovation company established to network top level research and innovation in the Finnish forest cluster</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/innovation-company-established-to-network-top-level-research-and-innovation-in-the-finnish-forest-cluster,c270587</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision164948</guid><description><![CDATA[Major companies in the Finnish forest cluster together with the Technical Research Centre of Finland, the Finnish Forest Research Institute and four Finnish universities have established Forest Cluster Ltd. The new innovation focused company is responsible for the operation of the cluster's strategic centre of excellence. Its task is to initiate research and innovation programmes and to channel research funds to selected focus areas. The forest sector's centre of excellence - led by the Forest Cluster Ltd - intends to become the strongest innovation environment of the branch globally.
In]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:25:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsletter 21.3.2007</title><link>https://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/newsletter-21-3-2007,c266426</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision163352</guid><description><![CDATA[Finland plays a significant role in the production of virgin fibre for the European market
Recovered paper is a good and valuable raw material for paper manufacturers and demand for it is increasing. Reasons for this include the price competitiveness and increasingly good quality of recycled fibre as well as the diversifying range of uses for recovered paper. Recycling help make efficient use of natural resources and supports sustainable development. Paper cannot be made from recycled fibre alone, however, and some virgin fibre is always required. Wood fibre can be recycled 4-6 times.
(read]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:22:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All sources of livelihood are needed in Forest Lapland</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/all-sources-of-livelihood-are-needed-in-forest-lapland,c264025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision162530</guid><description><![CDATA[All sources of livelihood are important to the vitality of Northern Finland. The region is big enough to accommodate tourism as well as forestry and reindeer husbandry. Over half of the woodlands in Forest Lapland, i.e. the region that stretches from the northern parts of the Muonio, Kittilä, Sodankylä, Savukoski and Salla municipalities to the forested areas of Inari and Enontekiö, have already been placed under protection. Actual forest management on state land in Forest Lapland covers only 37% of forest land.
Sustainable forestry takes natural biodiversity into account and ensures that]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:32:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wood should be utilised first to process products and last to generate energy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/wood-should-be-utilised-first-to-process-products-and-last-to-generate-energy,c263815</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision162455</guid><description><![CDATA[Wood raw material that could be processed into higher value-added products should not be counted as bioenergy potential. At ongoing EU summit, the possibilities wood processing provides for climate protection as well as for the creation of jobs and prosperity must be pointed out.
The forest industry’s products are essential to modern society. From the perspective of sustainable development, it is best that they are manufactured where production is most efficient and causes least emissions. Manufacturing should also take place as close as possible to raw material reserves and the markets.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:52:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record amount of Finnish pulp, paper and paperboard in 2006</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/record-amount-of-finnish-pulp--paper-and-paperboard-in-2006,c259377</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision160796</guid><description><![CDATA[Finland produced 14.1 million tons of paper and paperboard in 2006, which was more than ever before. Chemical and mechanical pulp production also reached an all-time high of over 13 million tons. Production volumes rose compared with the previous record year, 2004, because companies were able to keep mills running at both Christmas and Midsummer for the first time after the change in labour market agreement in 2005.
In 2006 the gross value of production in the Finnish forest industries amounted to approximately 21 billion euros. This was about 14% more than the figure in 2005, which was]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:48:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Russia increasing export duties for roundwood gradually</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/russia-increasing-export-duties-for-roundwood-gradually,c258459</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision160414</guid><description><![CDATA[The Russian government has decided to increase the export duty levied on roundwood timber – excepting birch timber with a diameter less than 15 cm – from 4 euro to at least 10 euro per cubic metre. Export duty on aspen, which is now free from duty, will be 5 euro per cubic meter. These changes will take affect on 1 July 2007. From the beginning of April 2008, the export duty on roundwood timber will increase to 15 euro per cubic metre; a further increase to at least 50 euro per cubic meter is scheduled for the beginning of 2009. In case the increased export duties are put into action despite]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsletter 15.01.2007</title><link>https://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/newsletter-15-01-2007,c253239</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision158420</guid><description><![CDATA[Finnish forest industry makes efficient use of its by-products and waste materials
The Finnish forest industry is developing the utilisation of its by-products and waste materials strongly. The amount of waste sent to landfills has been reduced to a third over fifteen years. Over the same period, the volume of pulp and paper production has increased by about 50%. (read more below...)
Is it waste or a by-product? Revision of the waste framework directive
The EU is revising its waste framework directive, which has the aim of reducing waste by preventing its generation. Reusing waste has been]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:29:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The forest-based sector is the bioenergy driver described by the European Commission</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/the-forest-based-sector-is-the-bioenergy-driver-described-by-the-european-commission,c253078</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision158363</guid><description><![CDATA[The European Commission presents ambitious targets to increase the use of renewable energy in the energy package published on 10 January. Special emphasis is placed on bioenergy, in which the European forest industry has long been an engine of growth.
The forest-based sector is the bioenergy driver described by the European Commission
The European Commission presents ambitious targets to increase the use of renewable energy in the energy package published on 10 January. Special emphasis is placed on bioenergy, in which the European forest industry has long been an engine of growth.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:36:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New measures to protect forest biodiversity produce results in Finland</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/new-measures-to-protect-forest-biodiversity-produce-results-in-finland,c253022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision158325</guid><description><![CDATA[New measures have been developed to ensure forest biodiversity in Finland. The pilot stage of the Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland (METSO) showed that voluntary protection measures are effective and also enjoy broad support among forest owners. Measures taken to promote the natural management of commercial forests have been in the right direction to ensure biodiversity.
New measures to protect forest biodiversity produce results in Finland
New measures have been developed to ensure forest biodiversity in Finland. The pilot stage of the Forest Biodiversity Programme for]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:52:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conference contributing to competitiveness in sustainable Europe: Commissioner Verheugen’s energy-climate initiative is most welcome</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/conference-contributing-to-competitiveness-in-sustainable-europe--commissioner-verheugen-s-energy-climate-initiative-is-most-welcome,c244968</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision155097</guid><description><![CDATA[The Finnish forest industries welcomes commissioner Verheugen’s initiative on reconciling and binding together policies for environmental sustainability, competitiveness and energy security. As commissioner Verheugen stated, Europe can be a global leader in climate change policy but we have to bear in mind that if Europe moves too fast its economy will be harmed without saving the world's environment.
The EU’s highest achievable long term greenhouse gas emission target should be realistic, 15 % at the highest by 2020. Otherwise the costs will exceed the gains. Europe must create a special]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:29:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lots of possibilities for wood research in the entire value chain</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/lots-of-possibilities-for-wood-research-in-the-entire-value-chain,c243737</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision154575</guid><description><![CDATA[Wood is an important raw material, but a considerable part of wood's possibilities from the forest to consumers is still unknown. Research investments must be increased in the forest sector's entire value chain.
We still do not know how to use all the chemicals in wood. We know the main components of wood, but a lot of research remains to be done concerning extractives, for example. Extractives could be used in treating different illnesses such as cancer, among other things.
Bio-based materials are a significant research area. Applications include different types of composites, fine]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:32:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>European Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform proceeds from strategy to action</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/european-forest-based-sector-technology-platform-proceeds-from-strategy-to-action,c243730</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision154570</guid><description><![CDATA[Concrete projects according to the European Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform's Strategic Research Agenda must be prepared rapidly so that available funds can be steered to the sector. The importance of the matter was emphasized at the sector's international conference on R&D in Lahti, Finland on 22-23 November 2006. Around 400 research and financing experts from all over Europe are attending the conference.
The EU's 7th Framework Programme outlines the focuses of European research and financing in 2007-2013. The research budget amounts to over 50 billion euros. Applications are being]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:18:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPM'S president &amp; CEO Jussi Pesonen elected chairman of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/upm-s-president---ceo-jussi-pesonen-elected-chairman-of-the-finnish-forest-industries-federation,c242952</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision154284</guid><description><![CDATA[The Board of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation has elected Mr. Jussi Pesonen, the President & CEO of UPM-Kymmene Corporation, as its chairman for 2007. Mr. Kari Jordan, the President & CEO of Metsäliitto Group, and Mr. Kai Korhonen, the Senior Executive Vice President of Stora Enso Corporation, were elected as deputy chairmen.
The elected Board members are Mr. Esa Karru, the Managing Director of Peterson Packaging Oy, Mr. Juha Kuusisto, the Managing Director of Veljet Kuusisto Oy, Mr. Jyri Nenonen, the Managing Director of Kinnaskoski Oy, Mr. Sverre Norrgård, the President & CEO of]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:07:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forest industries must be profitable both locally and internationally</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/forest-industries-must-be-profitable-both-locally-and-internationally,c239882</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision153031</guid><description><![CDATA[In January-September 2006 paper and paperboard production in Finland reached 10.6 million tons, setting a new record. Products prices are determined on global markets, where success goes to those with competitive production costs. The Finnish forest industries will succeed against tough competition if operating models are renewed to support productivity improvement, wood and energy are in adequate supply at competitive prices and the renewal of the industry is supported by innovations and developing expertise.
In recent years productivity in the paper industry has developed more slowly in]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:40:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finnish Forest Industries Newsletter 27 October 2006</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/finnish-forest-industries-newsletter-27-october-2006,c238712</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision152521</guid><description><![CDATA[Finland's biocapacity is larger than its consumption of natural resources -
The forest industry produces its ecological footprint sustainably
Finns' ecological footprint is estimated to be the third biggest in the world. The ecological footprint only measures the use of renewable natural resources and consequently Finland, which processes and exports large amounts of wood and paper products, ranks high. Renewable resources must be utilized as sustainably as possible. This is one of the strengths of the Finnish forest industry, which uses the latest technology and expertise. The Finnish]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 08:14:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Resolving climate issues requires global action - EU must recognize weaknesses of emissions trading</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/resolving-climate-issues-requires-global-action---eu-must-recognize-weaknesses-of-emissions-trading,c237810</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision152127</guid><description><![CDATA[The EU's internal emissions trading cannot resolve global climate issues. In spite of this the EU Environment Council is still promoting emissions trading as a key global climate policy solution and hopes that other countries will voluntarily join the scheme on a rapid timetable. This is clearly visible in the conclusions of the EU Environment Council meeting yesterday.
"Recognizing the weaknesses of the EU's emissions trading scheme would be healthy fact facing. The Finnish Government should also draw attention to the views expressed in the national climate strategy and implement the]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:18:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finns world leaders in paper recovery and recycling</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/finns-world-leaders-in-paper-recovery-and-recycling,c235096</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision150920</guid><description><![CDATA[About 70% of the paper consumed in Finland is recovered. This is a top result in international comparison and an excellent achievement for a sparsely populated country with long distances, which makes the organising of paper recovery expensive.
Recovered paper is a good and valuable raw material for the industry. The importance as industrial raw material of the fibres derived from it has been increasing steadily over the past 15 years. “All of the recycled fibre available in Finland is used here, but, because of our population base and consumption volumes, fibre use does not reach Central]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:32:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Finnish forest industry works actively for legal loggings</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/the-finnish-forest-industry-works-actively-for-legal-loggings,c234851</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision150870</guid><description><![CDATA[Since the beginning of the 1990s, the Finnish forest industry has been working to ensure the lawful origin of imported wood. The Finnish forest industry operates in Russia in accordance with local legislation and regulations. Finland and the Finnish forest industry work actively also in the EU to prevent illegal loggings.
The Finnish forest industry verifies the origins of imported wood with certified wood tracking systems, among others. An independent third party audits the functionality of the systems. The tracking systems are based on the principle that the parties in the wood procurement]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 06:56:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Research strategy aimed at ensuring a successful, world's most profitable and sustainable forest cluster in Finland</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/research-strategy-aimed-at-ensuring-a-successful--world-s-most-profitable-and-sustainable-forest-cluster-in-finland,c234252</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision150669</guid><description><![CDATA[The first research strategy for the Finnish forest cluster was published in Helsinki on 5 October 2006. It defines key focuses of research activities in the forest cluster and its customer sector. Meeting the objectives in the research strategy means that Finland will continue in future to have a successful, world's most profitable and sustainable forest cluster whose products and services are the most desired in the world.
The objective is to double the value of the forest cluster's products and services by 2030. Half of this value would come from new products. Domestic use of wood should]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:39:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Centre of excellence for the forest cluster is key means to implement research strategy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/centre-of-excellence-for-the-forest-cluster-is-key-means-to-implement-research-strategy,c234251</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision150668</guid><description><![CDATA[Establishing a centre of excellence for the forest cluster is one of the most important steps towards achieving the objectives of the research strategy that was published on 5 October 2006.
"Our intention is to establish Forest Cluster Ltd this autumn and to start the cluster's research and development programmes at the beginning of next year. The national strategy that has been published today provides a good basis for preparing research programmes and putting them into practice," said President and CEO Anne Brunila of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation at a seminar unveiling the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:37:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Finnish Prime Minister’s seminar on globalisation - Implementing new operating methods and renewal of the sector challenges the Finnish forest industry</title><link>http://news.cision.com/finnish-forest-industries-federation/r/the-finnish-prime-minister-s-seminar-on-globalisation---implementing-new-operating-methods-and-renewal-of-the-sector-challenges-the-finnish-forest-industry,c234020</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision150580</guid><description><![CDATA[Strengthening the competitiveness of Finland’s forest industry is largely dependent on the sector’s ability to renew its operating models, President and CEO Anne Brunila of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation summed up today at Prime Minister Vanhanen’s seminar on globalisation.
The renewals agreed to in the collective labour agreement for the paper industry in 2005 must be taken into use without delay. At the same time it is necessary to reduce the high absence levels in the industry, improve occupational safety and wellbeing at work by, for example, strengthening multi-faceted]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:55:54 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>