Stora Enso has unveiled Beyond Board, a new service dedicated to providing customers with expert guidance on sustainable packaging solutions, particularly in the realm of food and beverage packaging.
As a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, Stora Enso emphasizes that Beyond Board Packaging Services is designed to enhance its product offerings. This service supports customers in making informed decisions about sustainable practices.
Moreover, it is essential to assist customers in navigating the complex demands imposed by packaging regulations in Europe, alongside the critical need to transition toward a circular economy.
The Beyond Board services encompass sustainability training, regulatory services, circularity assessments, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Services.
The sustainability training component caters to a diverse range of roles, including sales, sourcing, and product management. While these teams possess expertise in their respective products, they can significantly benefit from guidance on forestry and fibers, circularity, recyclability, and the environmental impact of packaging. Sustainability is emerging as a vital factor in their decision-making processes.
Additionally, Stora Enso customers have the opportunity to opt for a circularity assessment. This service aids them in understanding different end-of-life options and implications for various packaging materials, including collection, sorting, and recycling schemes that can vary widely across different markets. Customers can also leverage LCA Services to gain comprehensive insights into the environmental impact of different packaging options.
Josefin Carlsson, head of services at Stora Enso packaging materials, noted that being a “truly supportive and cost-effective partner” requires leveraging its data and expertise to deliver industry insights driven by the latest measurement tools.
“Beyond Board is about going beyond product for customers who want the support to make a fully informed investment decision about moving to fibre-based circular packaging, including the benefits from lower EPR fees to a reduced carbon footprint that will be essential to meet net zero targets,” she emphasized.
Furthermore, Carlsson expressed Stora Enso’s commitment to supporting even more customers with Beyond Board services. The company aims to expand its portfolio to help customers navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cost pressures, consumer expectations, and an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
