Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global organization committed to accelerating the transition to a sustainable world.

By becoming a member of WBCSD, Ahlstrom will collaborate with some of the world's most forward-thinking companies to further the global sustainability agenda. Together, Ahlstrom and WBCSD aim to tackle urgent environmental issues, including climate change, the need for clean air and water, decarbonization, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution.

"At Ahlstrom, we are committed to being part of the solution to global sustainability challenges. We believe that sustainability is a complex journey that requires collaboration to drive meaningful change. Our purpose, 'Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World,' guides our efforts to innovate fiber-based solutions that are safe and sustainable by design," says Helen Mets, President & CEO of Ahlstrom. "Joining WBCSD presents an exciting opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, using our technologies and capabilities to tackle global sustainability issues and advance the transition to a circular economy."

Peter Bakker, President and CEO of WBCSD, welcomes Ahlstrom to the Council, stating, "We are delighted to have Ahlstrom join our community. Their deep expertise in sustainable specialty materials is a welcomed contribution to our mission of transforming industries and scaling solutions that support over 9 billion people to live well, within planetary boundaries by 2050. Together, we can accelerate impactful change on a global scale."

"Integrating sustainability into innovation and continuous improvement is crucial for building a future-ready business and product portfolio," says Johan Lunabba, Vice President of Sustainability and Public Affairs at Ahlstrom. "Close collaboration with sustainability-driven customers and suppliers is key to harnessing shared expertise and technologies, enabling us to develop impactful, commercially scalable solutions. WBCSD provides an excellent platform for this kind of engagement," Lunabba adds.

Through this partnership, Ahlstrom looks forward to collaborating with WBCSD and its members to innovate, advocate for sustainable solutions, and make a lasting impact on global sustainability efforts.