Certifications
FSC® Standards
The primary source of PaperShell’s raw materials comes from sustainably managed forests. To ensure sustainability from forest to finished component, PaperShell upholds the principles of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) through a dedicated FSC® Policy for Association, guided by FSC-POL-01-004 V3-0.
Through this commitment, PaperShell actively supports the shared values of FSC and pledges not to engage in any of the following unacceptable activities:
- Illegal logging or trade in forest products.
- Violations of traditional or human rights in forestry or the forest products sector.
- Violations of any of the ILO’s core conventions in forestry or the forest products sector.
- Significant damage to forests with high conservation value.
- Significant conversion of forests to plantations or non-forest use.
- Use of genetically modified trees for purposes other than research (including field trials), such as commercial use.
By adhering to these standards, PaperShell ensures that sustainability and ethical practices are embedded throughout its value chain.
Our FSC Mix certification reflects our dedication to responsible forestry, protecting biodiversity, respecting human rights, and driving innovation with integrity.
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Quality and Environmental Management
At PaperShell, sustainability is embedded in everything we do, from our production processes to our environmental stewardship. As an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company, we have established robust quality and environmental management systems that support our sustainability strategy and compliance with the CSRD.
Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
Our ISO 9001 certification ensures that we deliver high-quality, sustainable products. Through this certification, we:
- Ensure consistent product quality with stringent quality controls across all production processes, meeting both customer expectations and regulatory standards.
- Foster sustainable innovation by continuously improving product development, waste reduction, ensuring quality and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
- Strengthen supply chain management by selecting and collaborating with suppliers who share our sustainability values, mitigating environmental and social risks throughout the value chain.
Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
ISO 14001 certification underscores our commitment to minimizing environmental impacts. It enables us to:
- Set measurable environmental goals, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimizing resource use, and improving waste management.
- Continuously monitor and improve our environmental performance, including CO2 reduction efforts across both production and product lifecycles through bio-based material innovations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations, while proactively addressing risks in line with CSRD’s double materiality principle.
Consultation regarding environmental permit for PaperShell’s expanded operations in Tibro
PaperShell AB (“PaperShell”) develops and produces moulded, fibre-based biomaterials. The company intends to apply for a permit pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Swedish Environmental Code for increased production at the company’s facility located within the properties Sekretären 4 (existing) and Sekretären 5 (additional) in Tibro.
Production will be expanded to a maximum of 17,500 m³ of finished product per year and will include, among other things, impregnation processes and the production of biochar. The operations are subject to a permit requirement and are also covered by the Industrial Emissions Ordinance (2013:250). Where necessary, the permit application will also include requests for the required exemptions.
Because the operations may be assumed to result in significant environmental impact, PaperShell invites the public and other stakeholders to participate in a scoping consultation in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Swedish Environmental Code. The purpose is to inform and obtain views on the location, scope and environmental effects of the operations, as well as on the content of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) that will be prepared.
The main environmental effects are assessed to relate to noise, transport, energy consumption, emissions to air, accident risks, and impacts on natural values in connection with the development of the site.
A consultation document describing the plans is available here and can also be requested via samrad@geosyntec.com.
Participate in the consultation
Open consultation meeting
An open consultation meeting will be held on 14 April 2026 at 17:30 at Tibro Sporthall (conference room), address Gymnasiegatan 27, Tibro.
Please register your participation no later than 7 April using the contact details below.
Written comments
Written comments must be submitted no later than 30 April 2026.
Email: samrad@geosyntec.com
Post:
Geosyntec Consultants AB
Norra Hamngatan 6
411 14 Gothenburg, Sweden
Please mark your submission “Consultation PaperShell”.
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