Resource-efficient production

We have already come a long way with phasing out fossil fuels in production. Our efforts to minimize the negative environmental impact are based on systematic work for constant improvements and investments in new technologies, with the goal to run efficient operations with consideration for the surrounding environment and the local community.

We have reached a 97.5 percent fossil-free production in Europe, and we will not stop there. In 2022, we acquired production units in North America through the acquisition of Verso Corporation. We are working on integrating these production units into our way of working.

One of the key elements for a fossil-free production is a stable and efficient production, which cannot be attained without putting safety first.

An energy intensive production

Billerud’s production is energy intensive. Most of the energy consumed is generated in the pulp process, where large amounts of waste heat are released. This excess heat is mainly used directly in production, but also provides local communities with district heating. 

In our European operations, we generate 43% of our electricity need internally, and all electricity, produced in-house or purchased, is covered by fossil-free guarantees of origin.

In our North American operations, up to 67% of our electricity consumption is self-generated. For Billerud in total, 90% of the fuel mix comes from biofuels (both self-generated and purchased), and 10% is natural gas and other fossil fuels. 

We work continuously to increase the overall energy efficiency of our facilities and to find new ways to further increase the amount of energy produced from renewable resources. 

Read more about our targets in the sustainability report.

All European production units are quality and environmentally certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. The Swedish mills are also certified in line with the energy management system ISO 50001.

See all certificates on this page.