Valmet Targets 60% Low-Carbon Sales by 2040

Valmet, a Finnish company that supplies technology to pulp, paper, and energy industries worldwide, just announced a climate plan that proves going green can be good business.

The company projects that by 2040, 60% of its global sales will come from solutions that help factories cut carbon emissions and support the circular economy. That's a bold bet that the future of manufacturing is sustainable manufacturing.

The numbers show Valmet is already making progress. The company has cut its own emissions by 19% in recent years, dropping from 68,000 to 55,000 tonnes of CO₂. By 2030, they're aiming for a 60% reduction, working toward complete net-zero emissions by 2040.

But the real story isn't just about Valmet cleaning up its own act. The company is working to green the entire supply chain, from the suppliers who provide materials to the customers who use their equipment.

By 2030, Valmet plans to direct half of its procurement spending toward suppliers with validated climate targets. That financial pressure could push hundreds of partner companies to take climate action seriously.

"We believe that the climate transition is an essential part of our responsibility to lead the industry toward a regenerative future," says Celso Tacla, Valmet's Vice President for Latin America. The company is developing technologies for carbon capture, industrial electrification, and advanced biomaterials.

The Ripple Effect

When a major industrial supplier commits to sustainability, the impact spreads far beyond one company. Valmet's technologies reach factories across the globe, meaning their low-carbon solutions could help dozens of industries reduce emissions at scale.

The plan is already earning recognition. Valmet scored 82 out of 100 in the global EcoVadis sustainability ranking, placing it among the top 2% of companies worldwide. Financial markets are taking notice too, as investors increasingly demand measurable environmental performance.

This isn't just about regulations or good PR. Valmet's Vice President of Sustainability, Reetta Loponen, puts it plainly: "This plan addresses how climate action drives the advancement of our business." The company sees the climate transition as a competitive advantage, not a burden.

For industries struggling to reduce their carbon footprint, having a major technology supplier focused on low-carbon solutions could be the breakthrough they need.