CDP recognizes Ahlstrom’s climate action with A- leadership score for second consecutive year

Ahlstrom, a global supplier of fiber-based specialty materials, was recognized for its continued commitment to climate action by achieving a Leadership score of A- in the 2025 CDP Climate Change disclosure for the second year in a row. Alongside its climate performance, the company also received scores of B in both the Water Security and Forests disclosure categories.

CDP’s assessment is based on detailed corporate disclosures covering strategy, governance, targets, risks and opportunities, as well as concrete actions implemented during the previous year across the three environmental focus areas.

The Climate Change score reflects Ahlstrom’s structured and long-term approach to reducing climate impact throughout the value chain, while also highlighting the company’s emphasis on transparency and measurable action. The results underline the progress already achieved in emissions reduction and provide further momentum for accelerating climate initiatives. The Water Security and Forests scores indicate existing performance and impact in these areas, while also helping to identify priorities for future improvement.

“We have made significant strides in reducing emissions through our energy transition program. Since 2021, our Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions have decreased by 23%, demonstrating the tangible impact of our initiatives. In 2024, we continued to strengthen supplier engagement, aiming to tackle our Scope 3 emissions, reinforcing our commitment to reduce carbon footprint across the entire value chain,” says Johan Lunabba, Vice President, Sustainability and Public Affairs at Ahlstrom.

In addition to the CDP recognition, Ahlstrom’s sustainability performance received further acknowledgement in 2025 through a Platinum medal from EcoVadis, placing the company among the top 1% globally for environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. The company also achieved an A score in CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment in the 2024 disclosure, based on criteria including governance and business strategy, Scope 3 emissions reporting and verification, target setting, risk management processes and supplier engagement.