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Who are we?

The Finnish Forest Industries Federation represents companies across the forest-based value chain, from advanced bio-based materials to renewable energy solutions.

We engage with EU institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders to ensure that European legislation supports innovation, competitiveness, and environmental responsibility. Our work bridges industry expertise and evidence-based policymaking.

The forest-based bioeconomy plays a central role in achieving Europe’s climate neutrality goals while strengthening industrial resilience and innovation.

We collaborate with EU institutions, industry partners, NGOs, and research bodies to promote balanced, science-based policymaking.

Industry in facts

The forest-based sector is a cornerstone of Finland’s economy and a key contributor to Europe’s green transition. Our industry combines sustainability, technological innovation, and global competitiveness.

1,9 B €
Economic contribution and exports
16 Mt

Climate performance and carbon storage

82 800
Employment and regional impact
X m€
Innovation and circular economy development

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Forest

Insights on forest management, biodiversity, carbon sinks, and sustainable forestry policies.

Bioeconomy

Briefs focusing on sustainable biomass use, circular value chains, innovation and products in bio-based industries.

Circular economy

Policy briefs on EU-wide circularity frameworks, resource efficiency, secondary materials, and systemic transitions towards a more circular industrial economy.

Climate and energy

Policy briefs on climate change mitigation, adaptation strategies, carbon markets, and climate governance. Analysis of renewable energy systems, energy security, energy efficiency, and market integration.

Competitiveness

Policy briefs on industrial competitiveness, trade and market access, innovation and scaling, investment conditions, and regulatory simplification.

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Climate and energy
In a joint letter to the European decision-makers, the Nordic, Baltic and Austrian forest industries call for a realistic and

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Events

Industry events & happenings

We often host events in Brussels and Strasbourg to foster constructive dialogue between industry, EU institutions, research organizations, and civil society. Take a look at our upcoming and past events.

July 1, 2026
17:30
March 3, 2026
13:00
A breakfast roundtable that will be held on 3 March 2026 at the European Parliament in Brussels.
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