Metsä Board Corporation
A large, publicly-listed European paperboard producer with a strong sustainability profile, multiple EU production sites, and extensive self-reported certifications.
Products
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MetsäBoard Classic FBB
stated / self-reported
Folding Boxboard (GC2), 200-340 g/m², 350-650 µm thickness, double coated, hard sized, made from fresh fibre.
EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004USFDA 21CFR §176.170USFDA 21CFR §176.180FSC C001580PEFC 02-31-92
Applications: Foods · Beverages · Frozen food · Healthcare · General packaging · Retail-ready packaging
MetsäBoard Prime FBB Bright
stated / self-reported
Folding Boxboard (FBB), coated cartonboard with wood-grind interlayer and white, lightly coated backing, made from virgin fibre.
Applications: Consumer packaging · Retail packaging
MetsäBoard Pro FBB Bright
stated / self-reported
Folding Boxboard (FBB), fully coated bleached paperboard with a white reverse side, available with PE coating.
Applications: Consumer packaging · Retail packaging
MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB
stated / self-reported
Folding Boxboard (FBB), fully coated paperboard with a dispersion barrier coating for medium grease and moisture resistance. OBA-free and f…
Applications: Food packaging
MetsäBoard Natural FSB Cup
stated / self-reported
Food Service Board (FSB), uncoated, 185–320 g/m², hard-sized, available with PE-extrusion coating.
Applications: Hot and cold cups · Ice cream cups and containers
MetsäBoard Pro FSB Cup
stated / self-reported
Food Service Board (FSB), top-coated, hard-sized, OBA-free.
Applications: Food service
MetsäBoard Prime WKL Bright
stated / self-reported
White Kraftliner (WKL), bleached and uncoated white liner for corrugated board.
Applications: Small and lightweight packaging · Corrugated board liner
MetsäBoard Pro WKL
stated / self-reported
White Kraftliner (WKL), double-coated white-top kraftliner for flexo post-print and digital inkjet printing.
Applications: Demanding corrugated applications
Buyer Fit
Best For
- Buyers needing a resilient supply chain with production redundancy within the EU.
- Companies whose Scope 3 reporting benefits from a supplier with public climate targets (SBTi) and high ESG ratings.
- Procurement for food-contact and premium consumer packaging.
- Partners looking for long-term supply security based on traceable, certified fresh fibre.
Less aligned with
- Portfolios with a strict mandate for recycled fibre content.
- Buyers whose primary need is for flexible packaging, plastics, or metal substrates.
- Organizations seeking a smaller, more regional supplier footprint.
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Design & Innovation
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- Award WorldStar Packaging Award Self-reported · verifiable
Self-reported
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Regulatory Access 4
States that the company has invested heavily to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
States that the company has invested heavily to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
The food-safe Muoto Twin Uncoated Fibre Series is plastic free and contains no added PFAS compounds.
The food-safe Muoto Twin Uncoated Fibre Series is plastic free and contains no added PFAS compounds.
Source
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
States the sector is getting ready to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements.
States the sector is getting ready to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements.
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
PEFC Chain of Custody certificate
PEFC Chain of Custody certificate
Source
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Carbon Readiness 5
The Kemi bioproduct mill operates completely without fossil fuels and produces all the energy it needs from production side streams.
The Kemi bioproduct mill operates completely without fossil fuels and produces all the energy it needs from production side streams.
Captured
2026-07-04
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Discloses multi-year Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions data.
Discloses multi-year Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions data.
Source
Captured
2026-07-09
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Publishes third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for selected products, in accordance with ISO 14025.
Publishes third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for selected products, in accordance with ISO 14025.
Captured
2026-07-09
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Holds a Prime status in the ISS ESG Corporate Rating, updated in August 2025.
Holds a Prime status in the ISS ESG Corporate Rating, updated in August 2025.
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Environmental Product Declaration - MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB
Environmental Product Declaration - MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB
Source
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Circularity 7
States use of the EU Ecolabel for certain products.
States use of the EU Ecolabel for certain products.
Captured
2026-07-03
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Share of certified wood fibre (forest management certification) was 92% in 2025.
Share of certified wood fibre (forest management certification) was 92% in 2025.
Source
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Provides a per-mill certification matrix covering 8 sites (Husum, Joutseno, Kaskinen, Kemi, Kyro, Simpele, Winschoten, Äänekoski) and their management system certifications.
Provides a per-mill certification matrix covering 8 sites (Husum, Joutseno, Kaskinen, Kemi, Kyro, Simpele, Winschoten, Äänekoski) and their management system certifications.
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
All paperboards, except PE-coated products, hold industrial compostability (DIN EN 13432) and home compostability (NF T 51-800) certificates.
All paperboards, except PE-coated products, hold industrial compostability (DIN EN 13432) and home compostability (NF T 51-800) certificates.
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
PEFC Chain of Custody
PEFC Chain of Custody
Source
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Industrial Compostability (DIN EN 13432)
Industrial Compostability (DIN EN 13432)
Source
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Source
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Supply Resilience 3
Operates multiple production sites including Husum, Joutseno, Kaskinen, Kemi, Kyro, Simpele, Winschoten, and Äänekoski.
Operates multiple production sites including Husum, Joutseno, Kaskinen, Kemi, Kyro, Simpele, Winschoten, and Äänekoski.
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Requires predictable, sufficient and cost competitive wood availability, domestically and in the Baltic Sea region.
Requires predictable, sufficient and cost competitive wood availability, domestically and in the Baltic Sea region.
Captured
2026-07-03
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Production of paperboard in 2025 was 1,331,000 tonnes.
Production of paperboard in 2025 was 1,331,000 tonnes.
Source
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Confidence 12
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
Captured
2026-07-03
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Lappeenranta sawmill is located at the address Metsäsaimaankatu 5, 53920 LAPPEENRANTA, FINLAND.
Lappeenranta sawmill is located at the address Metsäsaimaankatu 5, 53920 LAPPEENRANTA, FINLAND.
Source
Captured
2026-07-03
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
The Mariestad mill, Katrinefors was established in 1765.
The Mariestad mill, Katrinefors was established in 1765.
Captured
2026-07-03
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Will showcase circular packaging solutions at PackExpo International in Chicago, November 3-6.
Will showcase circular packaging solutions at PackExpo International in Chicago, November 3-6.
Captured
2026-07-04
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Participated in Fachpack (Nuremberg), Luxe Pack (Monaco), and Pack Expo (Chicago) trade fairs.
Participated in Fachpack (Nuremberg), Luxe Pack (Monaco), and Pack Expo (Chicago) trade fairs.
Captured
2026-07-09
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Exhibited at Interpack, located in Hall 8a / D49.
Exhibited at Interpack, located in Hall 8a / D49.
Captured
2026-07-09
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Operates the Äänekoski Kerto LVL mill at address: Äänekoskentie 693, 44200 Äänekoski.
Operates the Äänekoski Kerto LVL mill at address: Äänekoskentie 693, 44200 Äänekoski.
Captured
2026-07-09
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Winner of the Finnish Circular Economy Award and the Finnish Quality Award in the Excellence Finland assessment.
Winner of the Finnish Circular Economy Award and the Finnish Quality Award in the Excellence Finland assessment.
Captured
2026-07-09
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Received a WorldStar 2026 Award in the Food category for its Muoto Twin Uncoated Fibre Series packaging.
Received a WorldStar 2026 Award in the Food category for its Muoto Twin Uncoated Fibre Series packaging.
Source
Captured
2026-07-09
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Collaboration with partners Adara Pakkaus, ECG printing expert Kai Lankinen, Apex International, and Siegwerk on a high-resolution printing project.
Collaboration with partners Adara Pakkaus, ECG printing expert Kai Lankinen, Apex International, and Siegwerk on a high-resolution printing project.
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
The Pilke House, using Finnforest (Metsä) solutions, won the Finnish Wood Award in 2011.
The Pilke House, using Finnforest (Metsä) solutions, won the Finnish Wood Award in 2011.
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
The Future Sawmill concept won the Business Innovation Series of the Quality Innovation Competition organised by Excellence Finland.
The Future Sawmill concept won the Business Innovation Series of the Quality Innovation Competition organised by Excellence Finland.
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Readiness 2
Hosting a Kerto LVL Customer Event in Äänekoski & Jyväskylä, Finland in September 2026.
Hosting a Kerto LVL Customer Event in Äänekoski & Jyväskylä, Finland in September 2026.
Captured
2026-07-09
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Domiciled in Finland, an EU member state.
Domiciled in Finland, an EU member state.
Captured
2026-07-11
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
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