UPM Adhesive Materials reports progress on climate targets

UPM Adhesive Materials has published its Climate Review 2025, highlighting progress toward its 2030 climate targets. The report outlines reductions in operational emissions, closer supplier collaboration and continued support for customers through transparent data and sustainable material solutions.

In 2025, UPM Adhesive Materials reached a 58 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity compared to its 2015 baseline. The result reflects targeted actions to improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel use, bringing the business closer to its goal of a 65 percent reduction per million square metres of material produced by 2030.

To accelerate Scope 3 emission reductions across the value chain, the company expanded collaboration with raw material suppliers. In 2025, most key suppliers responded to product carbon footprint questionnaires, significantly increasing the availability of primary emissions data and improving understanding of climate impacts across materials and regions.

UPM Adhesive Materials has already achieved one of its key 2030 targets ahead of schedule. By the end of 2023, all purchased paper raw materials were certified under recognised third-party forest certification schemes, helping ensure the responsible origin of paper-based label materials.

Supporting customers remains central to the company’s climate strategy. In 2025, UPM Adhesive Materials continued to expand its UPM Label Life service, providing externally validated life cycle assessment data and Scope 3 reports. The company also continued to develop recycling-compatible label solutions to meet evolving market and regulatory requirements. In addition, the UPM RafCycle™ service helped customers and brand owners recycle label release liner waste more efficiently.

“Customers need impactful ways to reduce carbon footprint and respond to evolving recyclability and regulatory requirements. The significant progress we’ve made in emission reductions, product footprint data availability and product portfolio development helps them make material choices that meet these needs,” says Robert Taylor, Director, Sustainability, UPM Adhesive Materials.

The company will continue to refine its sustainability action plans in 2026, focusing on further value chain emission reductions, circular product development and improved access to environmental data for customers.