Stora Enso, a global leader in renewable packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, has launched Beyond Board, a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower customers to make informed decisions about sustainable packaging.

As packaging regulations tighten and the transition to a circular economy accelerates, Stora Enso stated that Beyond Board offers a range of solutions to help businesses navigate these challenges.

Its services include sustainability training, regulatory support, circularity assessments and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs).

Sustainability training is a cornerstone of Beyond Board, targeting a wide range of roles within customer organisations, from sales and sourcing to product management.

By providing in-depth knowledge about forestry, fibres, circularity, recyclability and the environmental impact of packaging, Stora Enso aims to equip teams with the tools they need to make sustainability-driven decisions.

For customers seeking to understand the end-of-life options and implications for different packaging materials, Beyond Board offers circularity assessments. These assessments delve into collection, sorting and recycling schemes, which can vary significantly across different markets.

Additionally, LCA services provide a detailed analysis of the environmental impact of packaging options, enabling customers to make informed comparisons.

“Being a truly supportive and cost-effective partner for our customers requires drawing on our own data and expertise to provide unique industry insights guided by the latest measurement tools," said Josefin Carlsson, head of services at Stora Enso Packaging Materials.

"Beyond Board is about going beyond product for customers who want the support to make a fully informed investment decision about moving to fibre-based circular packaging, including the benefits from lower EPR fees to a reduced carbon footprint that will be essential to meet net zero targets.

By providing a comprehensive range of services, Stora Enso's Beyond Board initiative aims to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals while also navigating the complexities of the modern packaging landscape.