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 renowned for its innovative solutions that address global sustainability challenges, from reducing plastic waste and combating air pollution to improving healthcare access. Through its cutting-edge technologies, Ahlstrom creates sustainable solutions for diverse industries, helping businesses and consumers alike shift toward more circular and environmentally conscious practices.
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, WBCSD and Ahlstrom 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. 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.
– Helen Mets, President and CEO of Ahlstrom
Peter Bakker, welcomed 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.
– Peter Bakker, President and CEO of WBCSD
Ahlstrom’s purpose is focused on driving 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 purpose, offering sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
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.
