UPM Specialty Materials
A large, EU-based specialty paper manufacturer with a strong sustainability platform and multi-site production resilience, suitable for buyers prioritizing certified materials and co-development.
Products
UPM Asendo™ Pro
stated / self-reported
C2S barrier paper, moist and grease resistant, recyclable, food safe.
FSC/PEFCEN13432 compostableBfRFDA
Applications: Chilled foods · Dry foods · Fresh foods · Chocolate packaging
UPM Solide™ Lucent
stated / self-reported
Natural white translucent barrier base paper, strong, smooth, dense.
Applications: Flexible food packaging · Chocolate packaging · Snack bars · Fatty food applications
UPM FlexPack™
stated / self-reported
High white C1S paper for food packaging, designed for flexo printing and lamination processes.
Applications: Sugar sachets · Spice sachets · Cake mixes
UPM Prego™
stated / self-reported
Barrier base paper, recyclable and compostable.
EN13432 compostable
Applications: Baked goods packaging · Food to go
UPM LabelCoat™
stated / self-reported
Multipurpose semi-gloss C1S label paper, designed for flexo and HP Indigo printing.
Applications: Food labels · Home and personal care labels · Pharma labels
UPM Brilliant™
stated / self-reported
High-quality all-round white glassine release paper, strong and transparent.
Applications: Release liner applications
UPM CCK™
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Versatile clay coated kraft paper for high-speed converting.
Applications: Reel and sheet labels · Fanfolding · Self-adhesive graphics
Buyer Fit
Best For
- Buyers prioritizing supply chain resilience and EU-based production.
- Brands seeking a partner for developing innovative, sustainable packaging for food and specialty goods.
- Procurement teams that value certified materials (FSC/PEFC) and a transparent sustainability strategy.
Less aligned with
- Buyers for whom high recycled content is a mandatory requirement.
- Cost-sensitive sourcing for non-specialty, commodity paper grades.
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Buyer interviews · 2025-12 to 2026-04
Your sustainability pages reference ISO 22000 and EMAS for your mills. Please provide the specific certificate numbers, the issuing body (e.g., SGS, DNV, TÜV), the scope of each certificate (which mills are covered), and a summary of major non-conformances from the most recent surveillance audits.
The supplier has published links to EMAS reports on their website but has not provided specific certificate numbers or issuers for their ISO 22000 management system in the public materials. This information would need to be requested directly to verify the scope and audit performance.
EU regulatory horizon · PPWR & DPP 2027-2029
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) for packaging is expected to be piloted from 2027. Has UPM reserved a GS1 GTIN scheme and developed the internal capacity to generate and manage per-SKU DPP records with data carriers, or is this capability planned to be outsourced?
The supplier's public materials show readiness for current regulations like EUDR and PPWR, but do not specify their strategy or technical readiness for the upcoming Digital Product Passport requirements. This would be a key point to clarify for future compliance.
Public-source scan · last 12 months
Has UPM Specialty Materials announced any strategic partnerships, new product launches, or equity / leadership changes in the last 3, 6, or 12 months?
In the last 12 months, UPM Specialty Materials has announced multiple co-creation partnerships with companies like Felix Schoeller, BASF, Michelman, and BOBST to develop new fibre-based, recyclable packaging solutions.
Certificates
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Regulatory Access 5
Holds FSC-N003385 and PEFC/02-44-41 certifications.
Holds FSC-N003385 and PEFC/02-44-41 certifications.
Captured
2026-06-21
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Packaging grades comply with food contact regulations in Europe (EU 1935/2004, BfR), the USA (FDA), and several national legislations worldwide.
Packaging grades comply with food contact regulations in Europe (EU 1935/2004, BfR), the USA (FDA), and several national legislations worldwide.
Captured
2026-06-21
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Requires full compliance with the requirements of local chemicals regulation, such as the European Union REACH and CLP regulations.
Requires full compliance with the requirements of local chemicals regulation, such as the European Union REACH and CLP regulations.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Has joined forces with partners to develop validated paper-based packaging concepts aligned with EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).
Has joined forces with partners to develop validated paper-based packaging concepts aligned with EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).
Captured
2026-06-21
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Is taking action to ensure that its products and packaging will comply with the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Is taking action to ensure that its products and packaging will comply with the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Captured
2026-06-21
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Carbon Readiness 4
Holds CDP Climate A, EcoVadis Platinum, MSCI ESG AAA ratings, and is included in the DJSI.
Holds CDP Climate A, EcoVadis Platinum, MSCI ESG AAA ratings, and is included in the DJSI.
Captured
2026-06-21
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2025 emissions reported as Scope 1: 2.08 million tCO2, Scope 2 (market-based): 0.79 million tCO2, Scope 3: 7.68 million tCO2eq.
2025 emissions reported as Scope 1: 2.08 million tCO2, Scope 2 (market-based): 0.79 million tCO2, Scope 3: 7.68 million tCO2eq.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated fossil CO2 emissions reduction targets as consistent with the 1.5 °C pathway.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated fossil CO2 emissions reduction targets as consistent with the 1.5 °C pathway.
Captured
2026-06-21
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Announced the integration of label product footprint data into quotes in 2025.
Announced the integration of label product footprint data into quotes in 2025.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Circularity 5
Available as FSC™ (C014719) and PEFC certified (02-31-80).
Available as FSC™ (C014719) and PEFC certified (02-31-80).
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Recyclable according to common fibre recyclability methods, for example PTS RH021/97 cat II.
Recyclable according to common fibre recyclability methods, for example PTS RH021/97 cat II.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Provides a public certificate finder tool with EMAS reports for multiple named mills: UPM Changshu, UPM Jämsänkoski, UPM Kymi, UPM Nordland, and UPM Tervasaari.
Provides a public certificate finder tool with EMAS reports for multiple named mills: UPM Changshu, UPM Jämsänkoski, UPM Kymi, UPM Nordland, and UPM Tervasaari.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Offers UPM Golden™ Recycled Forte, a glassine release base paper with recycled fibres.
Offers UPM Golden™ Recycled Forte, a glassine release base paper with recycled fibres.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Some face papers are certified as compostable (EN13432:2000, NFT51-800:2015).
Some face papers are certified as compostable (EN13432:2000, NFT51-800:2015).
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Supply Resilience 3
4 mills on two continents create flexible production platform.
4 mills on two continents create flexible production platform.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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2.0 million t/a Production capacity.
2.0 million t/a Production capacity.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Offers recycled paper products such as UPM Golden™ Recycled Forte.
Offers recycled paper products such as UPM Golden™ Recycled Forte.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Confidence 5
Jämsänkoski mill established in 1888.
Jämsänkoski mill established in 1888.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Paper mills in Finland, Germany and China are registered with the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Paper mills in Finland, Germany and China are registered with the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Source
Captured
2026-06-21
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Partnered with EvoPak to support Walkers Chocolates' transition from a plastic wrapper to recyclable paper-based packaging.
Partnered with EvoPak to support Walkers Chocolates' transition from a plastic wrapper to recyclable paper-based packaging.
Source
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Exhibits at industry trade fairs, including Interpack 2026.
Exhibits at industry trade fairs, including Interpack 2026.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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EMAS Certificate - UPM Paper Mills ENGLISH
EMAS Certificate - UPM Paper Mills ENGLISH
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Readiness 1
Operates mills in China, Finland and Germany, serving customers around the world.
Operates mills in China, Finland and Germany, serving customers around the world.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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