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Ahlstrom joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
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Ahlstrom joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Geneva, October 2024 – The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announces that Ahlstrom, a global leader in blending fibers into sustainable specialty materials, has joined as its newest member.

Ahlstrom is recognized for its innovative solutions that address global sustainability challenges, from reducing plastic waste and fighting air pollution to improving access to healthcare. Through its cutting-edge technologies, Ahlstrom creates sustainable solutions for various industries, helping both businesses and consumers adopt more circular and environmentally conscious practices.

By becoming a member of the WBCSD, Ahlstrom will collaborate with some of the world’s most progressive companies to advance the global sustainability agenda. Together, WBCSD and Ahlstrom aim to address pressing environmental issues, including climate change, the need for clean air and water, decarbonization, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution.

At Ahlstrom, we are committed to being part of the solution to global sustainability challenges. We believe sustainability is a complex journey that requires collaboration to drive meaningful change. Our purpose, ‘Purify and protect with every fiber for a sustainable world’, guides our efforts to innovate fiber-based solutions that are safe and sustainable by design. Joining the WBCSD presents an exciting opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, using our technologies and capabilities to address global sustainability issues and advance the transition to a circular economy.

Helen MetsPresident and CEO of Ahlstrom

Peter Bakkerwelcomed Ahlstrom to the Board and stated: We are delighted to have Ahlstrom join our community. Their deep expertise in sustainable specialty materials is a welcome contribution to our mission to transform industries and scale solutions that help more than 9 billion people live well, within planetary limits by 2050. Together, we can accelerate impactful change to global scale.

Peter BakkerPresident and CEO of WBCSD

Ahlstrom’s purpose is focused on driving the transition towards a circular economy by designing products that purify and protect the environment. The company’s goal is for all new product launches to align with this purpose, offering sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

Through this partnership, Ahlstrom hopes to collaborate with WBCSD and its members to innovate, advocate for sustainable solutions, and make a lasting impact on global sustainability efforts.