Sustainable materials Stora Enso’s core focus on renewable materials and circular bioeconomy presents opportunities to position advanced packaging solutions, recycled fiber products, and sustainable supply chain partnerships to customers seeking greener packaging and material alternatives.

Packaging leadership As a global leader in packaging materials, Stora Enso can be a primary supplier for large brands undergoing packaging modernization, enabling premium, high-quality, fiber-based solutions that replace non-renewables.

Digital & analytics With a tech stack including SAP FICO, Snowflake, and Cognos Analytics, there is potential to offer integrated digital procurement, real-time supply visibility, and data-driven packaging optimizations to customers seeking efficiency improvements.

North Europe expansion Recent facility expansions in Finland and Northern Europe, along with planned production centralization, suggest opportunities to target regional manufacturers and builders seeking reliable local supply of renewable packaging and fiber products.

Resilience & risk Operational disruptions such as the Aug 2026 tank incident and mill closures indicate a need for robust supply assurances, alternate sourcing options, and safety-compliant process optimization services for customers with sensitive or high-volume packaging needs.