UPM-Kymmene Oyj

UPM

UPM - a material solutions company We contribute to the sustainable transformation of society with material solutions, utilizing renewable feedstocks. We create long-term value through our extensive portfolio of decarbonization solutions, advanced materials, renewable fibres and communication papers, collaborating with industries and brands worldwide. In 2024, UPM's sales were approximately EUR 10,3 billion. UPM is present in 54 countries and has production plants in 11 countries. The company employs approximately 15,800 people worldwide. UPM shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Elsi Katainen (Member of the European Parliament) and

25 Nov 2025 · Current issues in forestry policy and EU

Meeting with Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea (Director Environment)

12 Nov 2025 · Exchange of views on EU Bioeconomy Strategy

Meeting with James Morrison (Director Research and Innovation) and

4 Nov 2025 · Exchange of view on the upcoming new Bioeconomy Strategy and links to industrial policy

Meeting with Vilija Sysaite (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné), Vilija Sysaite (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

16 Oct 2025 · UPM’s role in advancing the EU’s bioeconomy and the policy framework supporting bio-based industries

Meeting with Aura Salla (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Oct 2025 · The EU’s Bioeconomy Strategy, the omnibus packages and the upcoming Circular Economy Regulation in 2026

Meeting with Elsi Katainen (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Jul 2025 · Bioeconomy strategy

Meeting with Peter Wehrheim (Head of Unit Research and Innovation)

21 May 2025 · Exchange of views on the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy and on UPM’s role and perspective as a key industrial actor in the bio-based sector.

Meeting with Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea (Director Environment)

21 May 2025 · Exchange of views on Bioeconomy Strategy

Meeting with Karin Karlsbro (Member of the European Parliament) and

20 May 2025 · Sverige och Finland i EU

Meeting with Christophe Hansen (Commissioner) and

20 May 2025 · Forestry, EU bioeconomy strategy, improvement of the EU competitiveness while reaching the climate goals, and how the industry best can contribute to this work

Meeting with Hans Ingels (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

19 May 2025 · Meeting with EVP Mr Harald Dialer & UPM Senior Management on EU Bioeconomy Strategy

Meeting with Ion Codescu (Head of Unit Environment)

14 May 2025 · EU Policies relevant for Forests

Meeting with Elsi Katainen (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2025 · Forest policy in the EU and upcoming legislation

Meeting with Katri Kulmuni (Member of the European Parliament) and

17 Feb 2025 · Biobased plastics in ELVR

Meeting with Aura Salla (Member of the European Parliament) and Stora Enso Oyj

5 Feb 2025 · forest industry, EU, bioeconomy

Meeting with Li Andersson (Member of the European Parliament) and

27 Jan 2025 · Biobased plastics

Meeting with Pascal Canfin (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

7 Jan 2025 · End-of-life of vehicles Regulation

Meeting with Sebastian Tynkkynen (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Sept 2024 · Metsäteollisuuden innovaatiot biotaloudessa

Meeting with Petri Sarvamaa (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Mar 2024 · Current Topics in EU Politics

Meeting with Andreea Ticheru (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager) and

4 Mar 2024 · EU Biotech and Biomanufacturing Initiative

Meeting with Suvi Leinonen (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

31 Jan 2024 · Bio- and circular economy

Meeting with Elsi Katainen (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Jan 2024 · Forest monitoring

Meeting with Henna Virkkunen (Member of the European Parliament) and Finnish Forest Industries Federation (Metsäteollisuus ry)

30 Jan 2024 · Exchange of views

Meeting with Eero Heinäluoma (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Jan 2024 · Ajankohtaisaiheet

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

25 May 2023 · Packaging and packagingwaste

Meeting with Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (Member of the European Parliament)

23 May 2023 · Meeting on PPWR

Meeting with Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Mar 2023 · Meeting on PPWR and renewable energy directive

Meeting with Petri Sarvamaa (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Mar 2023 · PPWR and Renewable energy

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion) and

12 Jan 2023 · Packaging and packagingwaste

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

20 Dec 2022 · ETS

Meeting with Katherine Power (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness) and

9 Dec 2022 · Imports of Birch plywood of Russian origin to the EU market

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Nov 2022 · Biodiesel

Meeting with Nils Torvalds (Member of the European Parliament) and Huhtamäki Oyj

9 Nov 2022 · Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive

Meeting with Suvi Leinonen (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen) and Huhtamäki Oyj

9 Nov 2022 · Packaging, waste regulation.

Meeting with Katherine Power (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness)

5 Oct 2022 · Energy market initiatives

Meeting with Helena Braun (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and

27 Jun 2022 · EU transition to a circular economy; fibre based packaging

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Jun 2022 · Austausch zur Energiepolitik

Meeting with Markus Pieper (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Third Generation Environmentalism Ltd

14 Mar 2022 · RED III

Meeting with Caroline Boeshertz (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis) and

23 Nov 2021 · EU paper industry views on the Green Deal strategy and industry’s vision for 2030

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

10 Jun 2021 · Roundtable of the Clean Hydrogen Alliance: 3rd meeting of the co-chairs

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Antoine Colombani (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Sarah Nelen (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and

3 Jun 2021 · Study on the role of hydrogen in the decarbonisation of steel sector

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and

18 May 2021 · Clean Hydrogen alliance; fit for 55 package

Meeting with Risto Artjoki (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

4 Sept 2019 · Bioeconomy

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and

7 Mar 2019 · Advanced biofuels

Meeting with Risto Artjoki (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

26 Jun 2018 · Bio based industries

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and

7 Feb 2017 · EU Ecolabels

Meeting with Sarah Nelen (Cabinet of First Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and

7 Feb 2017 · EU Ecolabels

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and

15 Nov 2016 · Energy Policy

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and St1 Nordic Oy

26 Oct 2016 · Energy Package

Meeting with Shane Sutherland (Cabinet of Commissioner Phil Hogan)

11 Oct 2016 · Biorefining

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and

9 Sept 2016 · Nuclear power and energy markets

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President) and

25 Feb 2016 · Biofuels

Meeting with Violeta Bulc (Commissioner) and

25 Feb 2016 · Meeting with Mr Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Advanced Biofuels CEOs

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President) and

25 Feb 2016 · Advanced biofuel industry in Europe

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

25 Feb 2016 · Meeting with CEOs of European countries commited to the development of low carbon transport fuels

Meeting with Edward Bannerman (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

16 Sept 2015 · Trade and business issues

Meeting with Yvon Slingenberg (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

16 Sept 2015 · Energy union package - key elements relevant to UPM

Meeting with Heidi Jern (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen) and St1 Nordic Oy

12 May 2015 · Circular Economy

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

25 Feb 2015 · Biofuels

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

24 Feb 2015 · Energy Policy

Meeting with Heidi Jern (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

3 Dec 2014 · Biofuels and innovation