MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sylvamo is releasing its 2023 Sustainability Performance Review in a new, streamlined format that leverages print and an expanded sustainability hub on Sylvamo.com to highlight sustainability news, regional content, certifications, in-depth data and more.
The report makes Sylvamo’s sustainability story more approachable while providing greater flexibility to comply with sustainability regulatory reporting requirements.
“I am proud of all the progress we made in 2023 and are already making in 2024,” said James McDonald, chief sustainability officer. “We continue to produce paper in the most responsible and sustainable ways by advancing the circular economy and improving people’s lives where we do business. It’s our promise and our purpose.”
The performance review outlines progress towards the company’s 2030 goals and how it’s focusing on people and the planet to produce the paper the world relies on. 2023 highlights include:
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85% of mill energy generated from renewable, carbon-neutral biomass residuals
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26% of leadership roles held by women against a 35% goal
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$4.1 million globally invested with strategic partners supporting environmental and social initiatives
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75% reduction in serious injuries
