Sofidel Group The second biggest tissue paper producer in Europe and the fifth biggest in the United States. • Founded in 1966 • Over 6,650 employees in 12 countries • Production capacity over 1.4 million tonnes • Net sales 2,095 million euros • Products include toilet papers, kitchen towels, napkins, handkerchiefs, and tissues sold also as private label products www.sofidel.com “We aim to further diminish our production-based emis- sions for scope 1 and 2. For 2030 the goal is to cut CO2 emissions for each tonne of paper produced, to be 40 per cent lower than in 2018. We expect our suppliers to follow a similar roadmap as well,” Piazzolla says. “I believe that in the future our business relationship with Metsä Fibre will further expand.” •
was money to be made from it. Sofidel’s sustainable growth strategy is completely in line with building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for people and the planet, as stated in the UN's sustainable development goals for 2030.” In 2008, Sofidel joined the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as a member. Over the years, the partnership has led to several joint marketing and communications projects. The company also collaborates with the Global Compact of the United Nations and International Red Cross and other charitable organisations. Metsä Fibre recognised for excellence In 2015 Sofidel launched its own Sofidel Suppliers’ Sustainability Award to recognize excellence in its part- ners’ operations and to further incentivise them to adopt sustainable ways of doing business. Thanks to Metsä Fibre’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill pro- ject, which was ongoing in 2015, Sofidel recognised the company for its efforts to become increasingly fossil-free. In 2022, Metsä Fibre received the award for the sec- ond time, and was selected as the Best Supplier in 2021. Among the criteria were anti-corruption, decarbonization, approach to market and environmental performance.
Andrea Piazzolla Wood Pulp Sourcing Director at Sofidel Group. Piazzolla has worked for the company in various positions for over 20 years.
Tissue producer Sofidel Group’s most important brand, Regina, is marketed in over 30 countries.
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