About Södra
Södra is a Swedish forest owners association and an international forestry industry conglomerate that specializes in the refinement of its members' forest resources. With over 50,000 members, Södra is the largest forest owners association in Sweden and has been operating for over 80 years.
Södra's mission is to promote sustainable forestry practices while also providing its members with economic benefits. The company operates across three main business areas: Forestry, Wood Products, and Pulp & Energy.
Forestry
Södra's Forestry division manages over 2.6 million hectares of forests across Sweden. The company works closely with its members to ensure that their forests are managed sustainably and responsibly. This includes promoting biodiversity, protecting water resources, and reducing carbon emissions.
Wood Products
Södra's Wood Products division produces a wide range of high-quality wood products for both domestic and international markets. These include sawn timber, planed timber, glulam beams, cross-laminated timber (CLT), and various other wood-based products.
Pulp & Energy
Södra's Pulp & Energy division produces pulp for paper production as well as renewable energy from biomass sources such as wood chips and bark residues. The company operates two pulp mills in Sweden which produce around 1 million tonnes of pulp per year.
In addition to these core business areas, Södra also operates several subsidiaries which provide services such as logistics management, financial services, insurance solutions for forest owners among others.
One of Södra's key strengths is its commitment to sustainability throughout all aspects of its operations. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 compared to the levels recorded in 2019 while also increasing the proportion of certified forests under management by its members from current levels (currently at around 95%) up towards full certification (100%).
Another strength lies in Sodra's focus on innovation and research. The company invests heavily in R&D to develop new products and processes that can help improve the sustainability of its operations while also creating new business opportunities.
Södra is also committed to promoting social responsibility, both within its own operations and throughout the wider forestry industry. The company has a strong track record of supporting local communities, providing employment opportunities, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
Overall, Södra is a highly respected player in the forestry industry with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility. With its diverse range of products and services across multiple business areas, Södra is well-positioned for continued growth both domestically in Sweden as well as internationally.