Responsible sourcing

Adding value through responsible business practices

UPM is committed to responsible sourcing practices in our Code of Conduct. All the minimum requirements for suppliers are defined in the UPM Supplier and Third Party Code. In 2019, the UPM Supplier and Third Party Code was revised in line with the updated UPM Code of Conduct.

 

 

Responsible sourcing KPI Contribution to the SDGs 2030 target 2023 results

UPM spend covered by UPM Supplier and Third-Party Code

SDG targets 6.3,
8.5, 8.8, 12.2, 12.4,
12.5, 15.2

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80% (continuous)

89%

UPM raw material spend covered by UPM
Supplier and Third-Party Code¹

SDG targets 6.3,
8.5, 8.8, 12.2, 12.4,
12.5, 15.2

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100%

98%

Supplier auditing based on systematic risk
assessment practices

SDG Targets 8.5, 8.8 & 12.2

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Continuous

95 supplier audits based on identified risks. 890 contractor reviews with focus on working conditions.

CO2 emissions from materials and logistics
(Scope 3), compared to 2018

SDG Targets 13.1

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-30%

-23% compared to 2018

¹ Covers all UPM raw material spend including wood and wood-based biomass sourcing and excluding energy

 

 

Responsible sourcing KPI Contribution to the SDGs 2030 target 2022 results

UPM spend covered by UPM Supplier and Third-Party Code

SDG targets 6.3,
8.5, 8.8, 12.2, 12.4,
12.5, 15.2

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80% (continuous)

88%

UPM raw material spend covered by UPM
Supplier and Third-Party Code¹

SDG targets 6.3,
8.5, 8.8, 12.2, 12.4,
12.5, 15.2

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100%

96%

Supplier auditing based on systematic risk
assessment practices

SDG Targets 8.5, 8.8 & 12.2

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Continuous

121 supplier audits based on identified risks. 360 contractor reviews with focus on working conditions.

CO2 emissions from materials and logistics
(Scope 3), compared to 2018

SDG Targets 13.1

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-30%

Close co-operation with suppliers to develop
CO2 emissions reporting

¹ Covers all UPM raw material spend including wood and wood-based biomass sourcing and excluding energy

 

 

Responsible sourcing targets Contribution to the SDGs 2021 results

80% of UPM spend qualified against UPM Supplier and Third Party Code (continuous)

SDG targets 6.3,
8.5, 8.8, 12.2, 12.4,
12.5, 15.2

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86% of supplier spend covered by UPM Supplier and Third-Party Code

100% of UPM raw material spend qualified against UPM Supplier and
Third Party Code by 2030¹

SDG targets 6.3,
8.5, 8.8, 12.2, 12.4,
12.5, 15.2

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96% of raw material spend covered by UPM Supplier and Third-Party Code

Supplier auditing based on systematic risk assessment practices (continuous

SDG Targets 8.5, 8.8 & 12.2

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124 supplier audits based on identified risks. 300 contractor reviews with focus on
working conditions.

30% reduction of CO2 emissions from materials and logistics (scope 3)²

SDG Targets 13.1

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Close co-operation with suppliers to develop CO2 emission reporting

¹ Covers all UPM raw material spend including wood and wood-based biomass sourcing and excluding energy
² From 2018 level 

 
 
 
 

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