Recognitions received

Over the past few years UPM’s performance and consistent work in the field of corporate responsibility has received recognition from many external parties. Here are some examples:

AAA in MSCI ESG ratings

In autumn 2023, UPM renewed its AAA rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment.

MSCI ESG Research provides MSCI ESG ratings on global public and a few private companies on a scale of AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard), according to exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and the ability to manage those risks relative to peers.

Learn more about: MSCI ESG ratings

Dow Jones Sustainability Index

The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) lists top-performing companies in sustainability from each sector, both on a global and regional level.

The annual review of the DJSI is based on a thorough analysis of corporate environmental, social and governance performance, assessing issues such as climate change mitigation, supply chain standards, labour practices, corporate governance and risk management.

On 23 December 2024, UPM was listed the only forest and paper industry company in the Dow Jones World and European Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the years 2024 - 2025. 

Read more on our press release.

Top 10% S&P Global ESG Score in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2025

In February 2025 we were recognised with a Top 10% S&P Global ESG Score in the Sustainability Yearbook 2025 by S&P Global. We were ranked in the Paper and Forest Products industry and receive this recognition for our excellent sustainability performance. 

This year, 7,690 companies assessed in the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) were considered for the 2025 Sustainability Yearbook. Only 780 companies from 62 industries were selected for the Yearbook.

Read more on our press release on 11 February 2025.

Read more on S&P Global

CDP

In February 2025, the global environmental non-profit organization CDP recognized us with an A score for our leadership in corporate transparency and action on climate change mitigation, and an A- for forest and water stewardship.

24,800 companies, representing two-thirds of global market capitalization from 130 countries disclosed their environmental information through CDP’s questionnaires.

In July 2025 we were also listed in the CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) with an A score. The assessment evaluates how companies engage their supply chains on climate-related issues. According to CDP, companies that actively involve their suppliers in climate change mitigation play a crucial role in the transition to a net-zero, sustainable economy.

Read more on our press release in February and 

the press release published in July

Read more on CDP's website.

Platinum score in responsibility assessment by EcoVadis

In July 2025 the global sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis recognised UPM with the highest possible Platinum score for its responsibility performance. This year UPM’s score was all time high, 90/100. 

EcoVadis’s methodology covers four categories: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement and it’s based on leading standards, such as GRI, UN Global Compact and ISO 26000. The assessment process and methodology are supervised by an international scientific committee.  

EcoVadis acts as a trusted partner for procurement teams all over the world and helps the organisations to reduce risks and drive innovation in their responsibility activities. The assessment covers over 250 spend categories and more than 130,000 companies in over 185 countries are assessed.

Read more on our press release on July 30, 2025 and on EcoVadis web site: https://ecovadis.com/

Euronext Vigeo 

UPM has been listed on the Euronext Vigeo Europe 120 Index and Eurozone 120 Index. These indices recognize companies achieving advanced standards of excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance performance. Index components are reviewed every six months, in December and June.

A list of the full SRI index range can be viewed on the Euronext and Vigeo Eiris websites. 

STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index

The STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index is a listing of leading global companies based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and indicators provided by Sustainalytics. UPM has been listed since the launch of the index in 2011.​ 

Water Efficiency Frontrunner in China 

UPM has been recognised as a Water Efficiency Frontrunner in Jiangsu Province four times since 2018, and UPM is the only paper company in China to receive this recognition. The qualification process, including on-site audits and a review of all relevant documentation, was done by the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Ministry of Water Resources. As a frontrunner, we set the industry benchmark for the promotion of water efficiency in China.

Read more. 

LEED® green building certification 

UPM's Head Office, Biofore House, in Helsinki, Finland renewed the international LEED Operations and Maintenance environmental certification at the highest possible PLATINUM level for the third time in 2023.

LEED certification is an international voluntary environmental certification that evaluates the sustainable development of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings. The certification evaluates, among other things, the building's energy efficiency, water use, waste efficiency, indoor conditions, commuting and comfort. The certificate is based on an assessment by an independent third party about the environmental characteristics of the building and its maintenance. The certificate is also internationally comparable.

This certification is valid for three years at a time. 

During the certification process, the building's environmental performance and environmental impacts were evaluated. The building achieved excellent scores from energy efficiency, commuting, indoor air quality and user satisfaction.