By Ann-Marii Nergi
Horizon Pulp & Paper factory in Kehra
Kehra, a small town near Tallinn, has been known for its pulp and paper factory for 85 years. The Estonian company has been owned by the internationally recognised Tolaram Group for 30 years, who are based in Singapore. Since Kehra Paper Factory became Horizon Pulp & Paper in 1995, the company has developed a strong brand: “Horizon” which is well-recognised with high brand value in foreign markets. Horizon has also been the early pioneer and front-runner in sustainability and ESG practises, gained several recognitions from the public as exporter of the year or by making contributions to environmental and social well-being in the community. For example, in 2020, Horizon outperformed the EU 2020 Climate & Energy Targets with a reduction of 80% greenhouse gas emissions, achieving 21% improvement in energy efficiency. Increasing its share of renewable energy to 80%, which is measured by the total energy consumed during production, Horizon is far ahead of even the EU’s recently revised target for 2030, which is 42.5%.
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