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Stora Enso Oyj Class A — ESG Presentation (January 2024)

38 slides from Stora Enso Oyj Class A's sustainability presentation, January 2024

  1. Slide 1: Stora Enso ESG investor presentation Q4 2023

    Stora Enso ESG investor presentation Q4 2023

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not historical facts, including, without limitation those regarding expectations for market growth and developments; expectations for growth and profitability; and statements preceded by “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “for

  3. Slide 3: Our purpose

    Our purpose Do good for Replace non- people and the renewable materials planet with renewable products Stora Enso ESG presentation Q4 2023

  4. Slide 4: Our sustainability performance

    Our sustainability performance -50% 100% 96% Targets reduction in absolute Technically* of owned and leased emissions by 2030 recyclable products lands covered by forest (Scope 1, 2, 3) by 2030 certification schemes Scope 1+2 -41% (2023 compared to 2019 baseline) 94% 99% Status (2023) (2023) -34% (2

  5. Slide 5: Climate

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  6. Slide 6: We make a positive climate impact

    We make a positive climate impact Our products Our value Our forests Our products substitute chain emissions remove carbon store carbon fossil-based products 8.0 −1.5 −2.5 −16.2 million tonnes of CO2 million tonnes of CO2 million tonnes of CO2 million tonnes of CO2 Calculated by the Swedish Universi

  7. Slide 7: Committing to 100% regenerative solutions by 2050 and net zero by 2040

    Committing to 100% regenerative solutions by 2050 and net zero by 2040 Ambitions • Renewable and fully circular products and solutions by 2050 that, o will reduce climate impacts by sequestering more carbon than they emit and support biodiversity restoration • Implement decarbonisation strategies in

  8. Slide 8: We stay committed to our science-based target to reduce CO2 emissions by 50%

    We stay committed to our science-based target to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% • We have set a science-based target (SBT), in line with the 1.5-degree scenario, to reduce our greenhouse gas (CO2e) emissions • Target is to reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 CO2e emissions with 50% by 2030 from the 2019 baseli

  9. Slide 9: Roadmap for reaching the 2030 target for Scope 1 & 2

    Roadmap for reaching the 2030 target for Scope 1 & 2 Roadmap for reaching the 2030 target for Scope 1 & 2 • During 2024–2025, we will continue to invest in 3,000.0 projects which, in addition to business targets, aim at reaching the CO2e targets 2,500.0 Actions planned 2024-2025 Million tonnes 50% 2

  10. Slide 10: On track to reach the target for Scope 1 & 2 emissions

    On track to reach the target for Scope 1 & 2 emissions Direct and indirect CO2e emissions • Scope 1 & 2 emissions amounted to 1.5 million (Scope 1 & 2, rolling four quarters) tonnes at the end of 2023 0% – The decrease in emissions was mainly a 2.8 -12% -13% -27% consequence of lower production volu

  11. Slide 11: Collaborating with our value chain to reduce Scope 3 emissions

    Collaborating with our value chain to reduce Scope 3 emissions CO2e emissions along the value chain (Scope 3) • In 2023, the estimated Scope 3 emissions were approximately 5 million tonnes 3% 0% -3% 5% – 34% less than the 2019 baseline 8 -24% -5% – The emissions decreased mainly due to mill 7 -34% -

  12. Slide 12: Circularity

    Circularity

  13. Slide 13: Offering renewable and circular products

    Offering renewable and circular products Efficient and Products with sustainable production a low footprint Sustainable forestry Circular design Renewability circle Seedlings Recycling circle Ecosystem Value to consumers services Value from and society CO2 absorption circularity 13 Stora Enso ESG pr

  14. Slide 14: The world seeks new alternatives to fossil-based materials

    The world seeks new alternatives to fossil- based materials • Only 7.2% of materials are being recycled* which emphasises the need for strong collaboration to advance circularity and strengthen the recycling infrastructure. • 25% of all plastic packaging can already today be replaced by paper-based

  15. Slide 15: Our target outlines our commitment to a circular economy

    Our target outlines our commitment to a circular economy • Our target is to achieve 100% technically recyclable products by 2030 • The target outlines our commitment to transparent and circular material flows that help minimise waste and combat climate change • Flagship projects will help drive recy

  16. Slide 16: Innovating and collaborating for circularity

    Innovating and collaborating for circularity • By the end of 2023, 94% of our products were Share of technically recyclable products recyclable – target 100% as of 31 Dec 2023 • We aim to ensure the recyclability of products through an increased focus on circularity in the innovation processes • Col

  17. Slide 17: Biodiversity

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  18. Slide 18: Biodiversity target 2050

    Biodiversity target 2050 Net positive impact through active biodiversity management Own forests As a forest owner and wood sourcing partner & plantations Achieve net positive impact on biodiversity within own forests and plantations. Building on this, achieve a net positive impact on biodiversity ac

  19. Slide 19: Steering our actions through the Biodiversity Leadership Programme

    Steering our actions through the Biodiversity Leadership Programme • We steer our biodiversity actions through a Biodiversity Leadership Programme to improve biodiversity on the species, habitat and landscape levels Four streams to drive biodiversity • Science-based indicators to monitor and adapt p

  20. Slide 20: Two main indicator categories for biodiversity

    Two main indicator categories for biodiversity Impact (operational) indicators State indicators measure the conditions for measure the quality of forestry operations. biodiversity. Stora Enso’s instructions for biodiversity considerations The state indicators apply to Stora Enso’s own forests apply

  21. Slide 21: Impact indicator performance from 2022 shows how well we achieved our 90% target

    Impact indicator performance from 2022 shows how well we achieved our 90% target High stump creation Ground deadwood protection 65% 2021: 63% High stumps are standing deadwood that is vital for birds and insects. 82% Ground deadwood is an important habitat for many species. 2021: 94% Prioritised hab

  22. Slide 22: Leader in sustainable forest management across one of the world's largest private forest estates

    Leader in sustainable forest management across one of the world’s largest private forest estates ~30% self-sufficiency of wood supply from own forest assets and long-term agreements Swedish forests 1,389,000 ha of forest land Veracel Brazil 113,000 ha Tornator of forest land 301,000 ha of forest lan

  23. Slide 23: Competitive wood supply operations securing fiber to our sites

    Competitive wood supply operations securing fiber to our sites 100% 80% of our wood comes proportion of from sustainable third-party sources certified wood in our wood supply 99% 13% of lands owned of our wood and managed by comes from us are covered certified tree by certification plantations The p

  24. Slide 24: Forest certification for sustainable forest management

    Forest certification for sustainable forest management • Forest certification ensures that the raw material comes Target is to maintain the forest certification coverage from responsibly managed forests level of at least 96% for own and leased forest lands • Biodiversity is an integral part of fores

  25. Slide 25: Biodiversity management practices in Nordic forests

    Biodiversity management practices in Nordic forests Decaying wood High stumps Retention trees Forest structure Decaying wood During harvesting, Provide continuum of Variation in forest structure provides an important we make artificial decaying wood for forest helps to maintain species habitat for a

  26. Slide 26: Biodiversity management practices in tree plantations

    Biodiversity management practices in tree plantations Beekeeping Mosaic landscape Protection of improve local Plantations are designed to protect valuable ecosystems livelihoods, help valuable ecosystems and established Restoration Monitoring of such as remaining natural protecting the only on degra

  27. Slide 27: Responsible business practices

    Responsible business practices

  28. Slide 28: Environmental

    Environmental Materials, residuals Energy Water and waste Our process raw materials are largely renewable. We continuously improve energy efficiency and The majority of our operations are located in strive towards energy self-sufficiency. areas of low water stress. We aim to increase the value from

  29. Slide 29: Social

    Social Employees Human rights Community Diversity and inclusion We take human rights into account across operations With a global presence, we engage with local Zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment and starting from investment decisions, paying special communities around the world bullying

  30. Slide 30: Governance

    Governance Business ethics Sustainable sourcing Zero tolerance towards all forms of corruption, bribery Continuous work to maintain high coverage for and supporting fair competition Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) The Stora Enso Code outlines our approach to ethical As part of our tendering process,

  31. Slide 31: Value chain collaboration driven by sustainability

    Value chain collaboration driven by sustainability Converters Brand owners Retailers Stora Enso Building on the synergies within the Group • Integration benefits • New materials and business models • Innovation with brand owners and retailers • Tailored, premium service offerings • Fast ramp-up and

  32. Slide 32: Lifting business performance by aligning ESG targets with remuneration

    Lifting business performance by aligning ESG targets with remuneration ESG targets 10% Total shareholder return (TSR) 10% 40% Earnings per share (EPS) CO2 emission reduction Diversity and inclusion 40% The purpose of the LTIP is to incentivise and align management with shareholder interests and the

  33. Slide 33: Stora Enso as a taxpayer

    Stora Enso as a taxpayer • In 2022, we paid a total of EUR ~1.3 billion in taxes Taxes borne 2022 Taxes collected 2022 • We aim to be transparent with respect to economic value generation • We make a voluntary commitment to openly provide details of the taxes paid by the Group to governments • This

  34. Slide 34: ESG reporting

    ESG reporting

  35. Slide 35: Sustainability in our funding and reporting

    Sustainability in our funding and reporting Sustainable finance Framework for green and Green and sustainability- strategy sustainability-linked financing linked financing instruments The aim is to influence and Integrates Stora Enso’s climate, Financing instruments to invest in the develop the fina

  36. Slide 36: The EU Taxonomy reporting is still in development phase

    The EU Taxonomy reporting is still in development phase • Forest industry and its main products are largely out of the scope of the EU Taxonomy • Therefore, only a few relevant economic activity categories to report on – The most relevant categories for Stora Enso are forest management in its own fo

  37. Slide 37: Our leading performance in ESG is recognised

    Our leading performance in ESG is recognised Climate A-, Forest B and ESG rating AAA (highest Water B possible score) Highest recognition level, Platinum ESG rating 14.4* out of 100 FTSE Transition Top-ranked in both management ESG rating 4.4 out of 5.0 Russell Pathway quality and carbon Initiative

  38. Slide 38: storaenso

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