Yes, Borregaard’s Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) show that our products have a low environmental footprint compared to synthetic alternatives. Our LCAs are 3rd party verified, and we provide publicly available environmental data, including the product carbon footprint in Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). In addition, we can investigate the emissions from the specific transportation of our products to your facilities. And if you are curious of a comparison of a specific co-formulant, we might have it readily available. Lower your emission with Borregaard as supplier - contact us to learn more.

Yes, according to the restriction of microplastics in the EU, Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, our lignin biopolymers and cellulose fibrils are not microplastics.

Yes, Borregaard’s products are non-toxic. They are bio-based, harmless and safe to handle. They are sourced from sustainably managed forest, a GMO-free source, that do not compete with agricultural land or food or feed production. Thus, they are organic farming eligible and compatible with microorganisms. Contrary to synthetic products, Borregaard’s products contain only elements contributing to plant life and soil health, like organic carbon, sulfur and carbohydrates.

Borregaard source wood certified according to PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) or FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) standards. Wood is sourced from forests that are managed according to sustainable forestry principles. This includes maintaining biodiversity, protecting wildlife habitats, ensuring the long-term health of forest ecosystems, and avoiding conversion and deforestation. Borregaard keeps engaging with organisations and forest owners to ensure that sustainable forestry principles are followed. Suppliers must have valid Chain of Custody (CoC) certifications under FSC® or PEFC. This ensures that the wood comes from responsibly managed forests. 100% of Borregaard’s sourced wood is FSC® Controlled wood, and in total 95% of our wood is certified in accordance with PEFC or FSC®. Our target is to achieve 100% certified wood.

Starting 30 December 2025, the EUDR will impact businesses dealing with seven key commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and timber. The EUDR repeals the EU Timber Regulation which Norway ratified. Borregaard is working on how to implement the Regulation and will be compliant with the EUDR requirements within the adaptation period.

Yes, at Borregaard we fulfil our corporate responsibilities by developing and running our operations profitably and in a manner that conforms with fundamental ethical values and respect for individual people, society, and the environment. We report to EcoVadis (2024 Gold rating), a global recognised and publicly available standard on sustainability topics, covering environment, ethics, sustainable procurement and labour and human rights. In addition, we have a publicly available 3^rd party verified Sustainability report, a part of our annual report, according to the new requirements in the European Sustainability Report Standards (ESRS). We trust you will find the information you are looking for here, or contact one of our Sustainability advisors.