## How can pulp and paper mills balance flexibility, sustainability, and profitability? As living standards rise around the world, paper is increasingly being used for personal hygiene products, including tissues, toilet paper, and baby wipes. Similarly, the exponential growth of e-commerce is driving a mounting need for more cardboard and paper packaging, a promising development for paper and cardboard manufacturers. A major consumer of water, energy and chemicals, the pulp and paper industry needs to **drastically reduce its environmental impact**. Protecting natural resources goes hand in hand with **improving economic performance**. This might involve innovative solutions for water treatment, innovative energy solutions (heat pumps, [cogeneration](/en/solutions/cogeneration-and-environmental-performance "Cogeneration and environmental performance"),..) using [biomass](/en/solutions/biomass-valorization "Biomass valorization") or [waste heat](/en/media/planetlive/waste-heat-recovery "Waste heat recovery") as fuel, or the recovery of production by-products for use on-site or externally. 2% **The Pulp & Paper sector's share of global industrial CO2 emissions (9.2 Gt CO2 in 2022)\*** [Contact us](#contact) ## Pulp and paper industry challenges ### Minimizing water intake and improving discharge quality The pulp and paper industry's water-intensive processes require optimized water management. Reducing water intake intensity and effluent volumes, while improving discharge quality, helps preserve water resources, meet environmental regulations and limit impacts on surrounding ecosystems.  ### Supporting your decarbonization targets Pulp and paper industry activities contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. Improving energy efficiency, optimizing processes and integrating low-carbon solutions enable industries to meet decarbonization targets while maintaining operational performance.  ### Reducing industrial waste to landfills Pulp and paper operations generate large volumes of waste as post-production mineral waste, for example. Safe treatment, recycling and recovery solutions reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, improve resource efficiency and support circular economy objectives.   ## Our tailored solutions for pulp and paper industry ### Water solutions Explore all solutions for pulp and paper industry Select solutions Optimization of the water cycle Industrial wastewater treatment Select a link Optimization of the water cycle Industrial wastewater treatment [ ok ](javascript:void(0);) ### Waste solutions Explore all solutions for pulp and paper industry Select solutions Industrial waste management Recovery of industrial by-products Select a link Industrial waste management Recovery of industrial by-products [ ok ](javascript:void(0);) ### Energy solutions Explore all solutions for pulp and paper industry Select solutions Energy performance Transparency in energy performance Industrial cooling systems Select a link Energy performance Transparency in energy performance Industrial cooling systems [ ok ](javascript:void(0);) ## How making the pulp and paper industry more productive and cleaner? **Thanks to its expertise in water, waste, and energy management, Veolia implements tailored solutions to address the challenges of the pulp and paper industry to:** - ### Lower costs and increase production By recycling all wastewater to reduce water bills for the paper-making process. - ### Ensure industrial continuity By optimizing energy supplies for the Pulp and Paper mills. - ### Comply with all local regulations By designing comprehensive water management strategies for the Pulp and Paper market. - ### Recover by-products Helping to reduce the ecological footprint of our customers for example by converting post-production mineral waste into products for correcting soil acidity. ***“*** ***The pulp and paper industry faces critical challenges including declining demand for traditional paper products, increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact, rising energy and raw material costs, and the need to transition toward circular economy models. At Veolia, we're partnering with manufacturers to transform these challenges into opportunities, through innovative water, waste, and energy solutions.*** ***”*** Murat ISIKVEREN **Market Director Pulp & Paper, Veolia** ## They did it!  Alquería de Aznar — ### Spain Lower water consumption and optimize energy use At **Hinojosa Paper**, Veolia operates the [biomass](/en/solutions/biomass-valorization "Biomass valorization") plant and all water treatment facilities, managing 2,500 m³/day of wastewater. Biogas from the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is reused for steam, generating up to 8 % energy savings while ensuring compliant discharge quality and fewer production stoppages.  Ribas do Rio Pardo — ### Brazil Reduce environmental footprint and secure water supply At **Suzano’s** new mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Veolia delivers full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services for [industrial water](/en/water/industrial-water-management "Industrial water management") and [wastewater](/en/solutions/wastewater-reuse "Wastewater reuse") treatment, regenerating water for local communities, optimizing costs, and ensuring reliable production for the world’s largest pulp facility.  Cheongju — ### South Korea Optimize steam production and solid recovered fuels use At **KleanNara**, Veolia operates 2 [solid recovered fuels](/en/solutions/producing-and-recovering-energy-solid-recovered-fuels "Producing and recovering energy from solid recovered fuels") (SRF) boilers under a 15-year AOT contract, refurbishing equipment to reduce fouling and secure 60 t/hour of steam. Solid fuels are sourced from the plant’s production process, improving efficiency and minimizing external energy costs.  Äänekoski — ### Finland Valorize industrial by-products to produce bio-based products As part of the Odin project, Veolia operates a plant transforming sulfate methanol and turpentine into biomethanol and terpenes, achieving over 94 % CO₂ reduction. The project includes a 15-year partnership with Metsä Fibre, CAPEX of €51.1 M, and ensures continuous supply of raw materials while generating high-value, low. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. - Current Your Profile - Submit - Send I am Industrial Other ## Status message This form is reserved for industrial contacts. If your request does not concern an industrial activity, we invite you to use the contact channel best suited to your needs. By completing this form, you give your consent to the collection and use of the personal data that concern you. 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