Stora Enso EUDR Declaration

We are committed to full compliance with the EU Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR). We strive to ensure that our wood sourcing and wood-based products are legally produced, deforestation-free, and traceable as per EUDR. Once the EUDR applies to companies, our products cannot enter, leave or be placed on the EU market unless they are deforestation-free.

At the heart of our operations is sustainable forest management, characterized by responsible wood sourcing and a verified chain of custody. Moreover, we have a long-standing policy not to harvest or purchase wood from primary forests. We continuously adapt our IT systems, data collection processes, and reporting to align those with the EUDR requirements.

Due diligence statements & EU Information System

The European Commission has created an EU Information System for receiving due diligence statements. After submitting a statement, the system generates unique reference and verification numbers, which we pass on to our customers. By checking these numbers, our customers can verify that due diligence has been performed and that there is “no risk” or only a “negligible risk” of deforestation.

Stora Enso's actions ensuring EUDR compliance

Stora Enso has set an EUDR due diligence process that is applied to all sourcing of wood and wood-based products globally. By applying our due diligence process we ensure traceability of wood and its compliance with relevant laws, company policies, and certification requirements. This way, we can also ensure that our customers get products that are certified or controlled and comply with applicable due diligence requirements.

Stora Enso due diligence process

Stora Enso’s due diligence process fulfills the EUDR requirements on Information gathering (Article 9), Risk assessment (Article 10 & 13), Risk mitigation (Article 11).

We use a harmonised risk assessment framework for the evaluation of supplier risks, country risks, and supply chain risks, indicating the total risk of the supplied material. If the risk level is other than “no risk” or “negligible risk”, risk mitigation actions shall be implemented.

The role of third-party certifications

We use third-party certification schemes, such as PEFC and FSC^1, to help demonstrate responsible forest management and the traceability of wood. These schemes provide dedicated due diligence systems and are well-established tools for verifying compliance with sustainability standards, including the EUDR requirements. However, while these certifications support and strengthen our risk assessments, they do not replace our responsibility as an operator to ensure our wood is legally produced and deforestation-free.

By continuously improving our risk assessments, IT systems, and reporting, we aim to give our customers confidence in the origin and sustainability of our products. Ensuring EUDR compliance is part of our broader commitment to responsible sourcing, maintaining deforestation-free supply chains, and supporting the transition to more sustainable forestry practices.