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Stora Enso Oyj Class A — ESG Presentation (November 2021)
35 slides from Stora Enso Oyj Class A's sustainability presentation, Nov 3, 2021
Slide 1: Biodiversity teach-in: Online event for investors and analysts
Stora Enso Biodiversity Online event for investors andteach-in analysts Stora Enso 3 November 2021 Biodiversity teach-in Online event for investors and analysts 3 November 2021
Slide 2: Agenda and presenters
Agenda and presenters 15:00 Welcome and introduction Anna-Lena Åström SVP Investor Relations 15:05 Our sustainability priorities and their Annette Stube value-add to business EVP Sustainability 15:15 Forest division’s sustainability strategy Jari Suominen EVP Forest Division 15:25 General perspectiv
Slide 3: Our sustainability priorities and their value-add to business
Our sustainability priorities and their value-add to business Annette Stube EVP Sustainability Stora Enso
Slide 4: Step-up change is needed
Step-up change is needed • Acceleration of the sustainability agenda • Targets are based on science and what is needed to do • Leaders are addressing the systemic changes needed, moving beyond their industry • Clear expectations from our stakeholders to step up and take lead on identified issues 4 3
Slide 5: We help our customers become regenerative
We help our customers become regenerative 100% circular 100% Biodiversity net positive Carbon net positive regenerative solutions by 2050 Sustainable development is at the heart of our business strategy 5 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
Slide 6: New 2030 sustainability targets
New 2030 sustainability targets CO2 Circular Biodiversity Upgraded Science Based Target Products and value chains Expanding scope and actions • Aligned with a 1.5-degrees • Full adoptions of Circular • Detailed action plan towards scenario Design Guidelines by 2025 2030 • Scope 1, 2 & 3: 50% absolut
Slide 7: In summary
In summary • Delivering on customers’ demands and helping our customers become regenerative • Direction for innovation • Long term perspective of capital allocation • More acceptance of current offerings and more time for the transition • Licence to be a credible system shaper and a solid seat at th
Slide 8: Forest division's sustainability strategy
Forest division’s sustainability strategy Jari Suominen EVP Forest Division Stora Enso
Slide 9: Global forest owner with 7.4 BEUR of forest assets in the balance sheet
Global forest owner with 7.4 BEUR of forest assets in the balance sheet Group forest assets fair value Stora Enso productive forest land areas at end of 2020 BEUR 7.3 7.4 Swedish forests* Tornator (41%) 1,140,000 ha Finland and Estonia** 269,000 ha Veracel (50%) Guangxi, China Brazil 47,000 ha (leas
Slide 10: One of the largest forest owners and wood supply organisations in the world
One of the largest forest owners and wood supply organisations in the world Wood procurement by region Forest: Operational EBIT Forest: Operational ROCE 40% MEUR (MEUR) 140 10% 9.9% 123* 120 8% 30% 100 80 6% 20% 4.7% 60 49 3.9% 46 4% 3.7% 3.7% 41 39 40 10% 2% 20 0% 0 0% Finland Sweden Central Russia
Slide 11: Our strategy − We create value with competitive wood supply, sustainable forest management and innovation
Our strategy − We create value with competitive wood supply, sustainable forest management and innovation Own forest Wood Supply Sustainability Public Affairs • Yield improvement • Wood supply • Special focus on • EU Biodiversity • Active land portfolio network design biodiversity strategy managemen
Slide 12: Target to increase sustainable harvesting by 10-15% in Sweden
Target to increase sustainable harvesting by 10 - 15% in Sweden Long-term harvesting plan in Sweden for million m³ 2020 – 2040 (m³ solid under bark) • Increased wood production through innovation and sustainable forest management 4.5 0.5 • Optimised land use for higher yield 3.5* 0.5 • Active land a
Slide 13: Sustainability focus areas in the Forest Division
Sustainability focus areas in the Forest Division FOREST DIVISION SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS AREAS STORA ENSO’S SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH Biodiversity Carbon Active and adaptive Superior climate benefits biodiversity management for end customers Land use Communities Safeguard ecosystem functions, Prosperity
Slide 14: Only growing forests absorb carbon – mitigating climate change impacts with healthy forests
Only growing forests absorb carbon – mitigating climate change impacts with healthy forests Forest growth Resilience 14 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
Slide 15: Biodiversity ambition 2050
Biodiversity ambition 2050 We commit to achieve a net positive impact on biodiversity within and beyond our own forests and plantations around the world through active biodiversity management. 15 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
Slide 16: Biodiversity target for 2030 – actions developed and initiated
Biodiversity target for 2030 – 40 actions developed and initiated, own forest as a development platform Active and adaptive Biodiversity research Our ambition for biodiversity management and knowledge sharing 2050 Net positive impact >15 indicators Attractive biodiversity on biodiversity within for
Slide 17: General perspectives on biodiversity in Nordic forests
General perspectives on biodiversity in Nordic forests Annika Nordin VP Sustainable Forest Management Stora Enso Professor Forest Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Slide 18: Biodiversity is the variability of life on Earth
Biodiversity is the variability of life on Earth It is a measure of variation at the genetic, species and ecosystem levels 18 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
Slide 19: Sustaining ecosystems' proper functions and respecting all forms of life
Sustaining ecosystems’ proper functions and respecting all forms of life 19 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
Slide 20: IPBES - Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
IPBES - Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 20 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
Slide 21: The red-list is a tool for knowledge on rare species
The red-list is a tool for knowledge on rare species • There are about 30,000 species in the Swedish forests • About 8% of these are red-listed Usnea longissima is a red-listed epiphytic lichen species in Swedish forests with a circumboreal distribution, being common e.g. in the moist Norwegian coas
Slide 22: Examples of red-listed species improving over time
Examples of red-listed species improving over time Red-list index of trends in 2000–2020 on selected species groups Examples of re-emerged previously extinct species 1 0.95 0.9 0.85 0.8 Chrysopilus asiliformis Agrochola lychnidis little snipefly inhabits various beaded chestnut inhabits grasslands,
Slide 23: Forests rich in structural variation are rich in biodiversity
Forests rich in structural variation are rich in biodiversity 23 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
Slide 24: Variation by nature and people sustains biodiversity
Variation by nature and people sustains biodiversity A forest wildfire promotes fire dependent species of, for Cattle grazing in forests promote structural variation and low instance, vascular plants and insects. Forest fires were much intensity disturbance, enhancing habitats for many rare more com
Slide 25: The legacy of history is tangible in forests and influences today's biodiversity
The legacy of Final harvest with retention forestry in the 2020s history is tangible in forests and Final harvest in the 1960s influences today’s biodiversity 25 3 November 2021 Selectively cut forest in the early 1900s Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
Slide 26: Our approach on biodiversity
Our approach on biodiversity Johan Lindman SVP Global Forests and Sustainability Stora Enso
Slide 27: Our starting point
Our starting point Biodiversity must be adaptively managed and monitored on landscape, habitat and species levels to ensure a holistic approach due to biodiversity’s inherent complexity • We consider biodiversity throughout the forest life cycle → silviculture, thinning and harvesting • Solid track-
Slide 28: Biodiversity management preserves and enhances specific structural features throughout the forest lifecycle
Biodiversity management preserves and enhances specific structural features throughout the forest lifecycle New forest Growing forest Harvesting • Planting native tree species adapted to • Thinnings promote vital trees and open • Careful planning of harvesting; leave the site and soil up the tree ca
Slide 29: Holistic and adaptive biodiversity monitoring and management
Holistic and adaptive biodiversity monitoring and management The state of forest biodiversity Our operations are monitored We apply active biodiversity management, such as is monitored through selected through performance indicators controlled burning, to enhance biodiversity indicators in order to
Slide 30: Examples of biodiversity management on an operational level in Nordic forests
Examples of biodiversity management on an operational level in Nordic forests Decaying wood High stumps Retention trees Forest structure Protection of valuable sites Controlled burning Soil and water protection Buffer zones towards water 30 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
Slide 31: Biodiversity indicators for landscape, habitat and species – examples
Biodiversity indicators for landscape, habitat and species – examples Landscape level: Cohesive green Habitat level: A variation of different habitats Species level: The occurrence and infrastructures are needed to support with relevant structures are required for a abundance of species reflect biod
Slide 32: Stora Enso's biodiversity indicators
Stora Enso’s biodiversity indicators Indicator Measure Quality of our work • Soil damage close to water (crossings + damage to edge/buffer zones) % of affected streams/lakes/wetlands • Damages to retention trees, prioritised habitats or their edge zones during harvesting % of affected habitats/zones
Slide 33: Moving forward – examples of ongoing development
Moving forward – examples of ongoing development Precision biodiversity Future-fit forests Science-based framework By biodiversity relevant By breeding trees adapted By collaboration with applications based on to the changing climate universities and institutes precision forestry tools and without c
Slide 34: Biodiversity target for 2030 – actions developed and initiated
Biodiversity target for 2030 – 40 actions developed and initiated, own forest as a development platform Active and adaptive Biodiversity research Our ambition for biodiversity management and knowledge sharing 2050 Net positive impact >15 indicators Attractive biodiversity on biodiversity within for
Slide 35: 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in
35 3 November 2021 Stora Enso Biodiversity teach-in