Multicopy Sustainability Story
Integrated process – from wood to paper
We directly manage the pulp and paper-making process from wood to paper within the same mill for the production of Multicopy.
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Wood
Our paper’s quality relies on our pulp blend, combining short-fiber hardwood with long-fiber softwood for diverse paper traits.
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Sourcing responsibly and sustainably
Our wood suppliers meet Sylvamo’s global fiber procurement policy. They handle wood sourcing and transportation to our mill.
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Forest certification
Nymölla mill is FSC® and PEFC certified for chain-of-custody, with Multicopy also FSC® certified.
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Short circuit
Wood for Multicopy primarily comes from within a 90 km radius of our Nymolla mill.
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Traceability
We ensure wood traceability through a reliable system, verifying its origin for legality and acceptability.
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Water
Water is crucial for our operations; we return 95% to the local watershed and adhere to Swedish regulations.
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740%
of required electricity is produced onsite.
90%of the fuel used by the mill consists of biofuels.
Energy consumption and use of surplus energy
CO2 emissions are captured for onsite PCC* production, while excess heat is provided to the district heating network in Bromölla and Sölvesborg.
* PCC enhances paper brightness, opacity, and print quality as a filler added to cellulose.
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Sustainably managed forests provide the starting point.
BWood, mostly within a 90km radius, is transported to Nymölla mill.
CIn the process of turning wood into premium office paper, water is gradually removed in both the pulp and paper making process.
DResidue water undergoes anaerobic digestion to produce biogas, which is then cooled to -160°C and liquefied.
EThe LBG is stored, then pumped to trailers for transport to gas stations where it fuels heavy-duty vehicles.
FUsing LBG instead of diesel can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%.
Converting residue from process water into fossil-free fuel
In collaboration with Nordic energy company Gasum, residual waste from Multicopy production is converted to liquefied biogas, aiming for an annual production of 75-90 GWh.
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995%
of pulp digester chemicals are recovered.
11,000 tonsof ashes from the solid fuel boiler were applied on forest land in 2022.
Final waste
We recycle a significant portion of residual waste, primarily through chemical and energy recovery systems.
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Carbon footprint
The average A4 ream produced at Nymölla has a carbon footprint of 0.877 kg CO2*.
*Calculated using CEPI 10 TOES methodology, 2022.
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Environmental labels
Multicopy holds various environmental labels:
- Nordic Swan Ecolabel: Imposes strict environmental standards throughout the product lifecycle, considering energy, resources, and emissions.
- EU Ecolabel: Simplifies identification of products meeting high environmental standards,
covering the entire lifecycle from
raw materials to waste. - FSC®: Ensures wood is sourced from certified forests, protecting plant and animal species.
- TCF: All Multicopy paper is produced using Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) pulp.
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Safety
Our occupational health and safety management system is ISO 45001 certified, prioritizing the well-being of all employees, contractors, and visitors with a zero-injury goal.
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Supporting local communities
Nymölla mill is the largest private employer in Bromölla Municipality, with approximately 530 employees as of 2022.
- We engage local contractors and collaborate with various organizations, including the occupational health service, schools, and associations.
- Nymölla mill promotes active, healthy leisure activities for children and young people.
- We’ve dedicated land and assisted in establishing two hiking trails within Nymölla mill’s grounds, in partnership with Bromölla Municipality.
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Climate projects
Through our partnership with Climate Impact Partners, we off set greenhouse gas emissions along the lifecycle of Multicopy Zero. Carbon credits from projects like degraded grasslands afforestation in Uruguay and community reforestation in Ghana compensate for Multicopy Zero’s carbon footprint.
Find out more about the CarbonNeutral protocol at www.carbonneutral.com
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Degraded grasslands afforestation in Uruguay
In Uruguay, this FSC-certified project combines sustainable forestry with cattle grazing to rehabilitate degraded grasslands.
- Objectives include sustainable wood production, land restoration, and carbon sequestration through afforestation.
- The project removes over 7 million tonnes of carbon emissions over its lifetime to support climate action SDG 13 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, aimed at eradicating poverty and fostering a sustainable world.
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Community reforestation in Ghana
In Ghana, this project restores degraded forest reserves with teak, indigenous trees, and natural forest in riparian buff er zones, adhering to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. Areas degraded by overexploitation, bushfires, and agriculture are targeted.
- The goal is to expand around 1,000 hectares per year, adding new project areas and improving livelihoods through reforestation.
- The project delivers emissions removals to reach climate action SDG 13.
Nymölla mill in brief
Reliable and progressive
Multicopy is made by Sylvamo, the world’s paper company. Since 1977, the Multicopy paper family is produced at our Nymölla, Sweden, mill with wood which is a renewable resource, as the main raw material. The mill is located in southern Sweden, in Nymölla village (Bromölla Municipality), between the Baltic Sea and the Lake Ivö.
Nymölla mill is a modern pulp and fi ne paper mill that produces uncoated fine papers: office paper, paper for digital printing and paper for off set printing.
Founded in 1962, our Nymölla mill produces several paper brands including Multicopy, and employs over 500 employees. Environmental conservation forms part of our daily activities and we constantly strive to improve in this area.
Nymölla mill’s management systems are certifi ed according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and EU Ecolabel and Nordic Swan. The mill also has Chain of Custody certifi cation according to FSC® and PEFC.
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Our products
The Multicopy family premium paper includes Multicopy and Multicopy Zero, ideal for all office equipment.