The forest industry produces the great majority of Finland's renewable energy as a by-product of its manufacturing processes.

Forest biomass and the by-products of sawmilling, pulp and papermaking as well as wood that is unsuitable for processing are used to generate more than 70% of the renewable energy used in Finland. The forest industry is Finland's largest producer of renewable energy, in addition to which the industry supplies surrounding communities with district heat that is created as a by-product of manufacturing. 

The forest industry is a pioneer of sustainable production and consumption

Based on a renewable, recyclable and biodegradable raw material, the forest industry provides a sustainable solution for customer needs and global climate, energy and environment challenges. 

Wood, paper, paperboard and fibre packaging products can help reduce utilisation of non-renewable raw materials and conserve natural resources for future generations. Paper, paperboard and wood products can be recycled and reused many times over, substantially increasing the efficiency of raw material utilisation. Products, which have reached the end of their lifecycle, and biomass that is not suitable for processing can be utilised in the generation of renewable energy. 

Increased use of forests with increased conservation

The Finnish forest industry sources its raw materials from well-managed forests. Finland has received international recognition for its long-term accomplishments in sustainable forestry; familial forest management practices largely form the foundation for these achievements.

Our country has managed to establish a balance between conservation and the recreational and commercial use of forests that is exceptionally good, even when compared to any other country in the world.