Ahlstrom becomes a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Geneva, October 2024 – The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announces that Ahlstrom, a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials, has joined as its newest member.

Ahlstrom is known for its innovative solutions that address global sustainability challenges, from reducing plastic waste and combating air pollution to improving access to healthcare. Through its advanced technologies, Ahlstrom creates sustainable solutions for various industries, enabling both businesses and consumers to transition to more circular and environmentally conscious practices.

By joining WBCSD, Ahlstrom will collaborate with some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies to advance the global sustainability agenda. Together, WBCSD and Ahlstrom aim to address pressing environmental issues, including climate change, the need for clean air and water, decarbonization, biodiversity loss and plastic pollution.

At Ahlstrom we want to be part of the solution to global sustainability problems. We believe sustainability is a complex journey that requires collaboration to achieve 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. Joining WBCSD offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders, using our technologies and capabilities to address global sustainability challenges and advance the transition to a circular economy.

– Helen MetsPresident and CEO of Ahlstrom

Peter Bakerwelcomed Ahlstrom to the Board and said: We are excited to have Ahlstrom join our community. Their deep expertise in sustainable specialty materials is a welcome contribution to our mission to transform industries and scale solutions that help more than 9 billion people live well, within planetary boundaries by 2050. Together we can drive impactful change accelerate on a global scale.

– Peter BakerPresident and CEO of WBCSD

Ahlstrom’s goal is to stimulate the transition to a circular economy by designing products that purify and protect the environment. The company’s goal is that all new product introductions will align with this goal and provide sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

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