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Alexander OrlingePress manager
Tel:+46 (0)8-762 72 20alexander.orlinge@forestindustries.sePressPress hotline
Tel:+46 (0)8-762 72 20press@forestindustries.seKaisa Soro-PesonenHead of Brussels office
Tel:+32 479 64 99 93kaisa.soro-pesonen@forestindustries.seIn association with the member companies, the Federation works with trade policy in Sweden and the rest of Europe, and with market issues for wood products. This includes initiatives to strengthen forest industry research in Sweden and the EU, as well as monitoring and standardisation in the wood and construction sector, and in the fields of energy and the environment. The member companies take part in and contribute to the Federation's work through committees.
Press photos and logotypes can be downloaded at Swedish Forest Industries Media Bank. Please assign the photographer’s full name for usage. Contact us if you have any other needs of photographs.
- Swedish Forest Industries
- Box 55525
- 102 04 Stockholm, Sweden
- +46 (0)8-762 72 60
- www.forestindustries.se
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MenySFIF on EU Bioeconomy Strategy: Welcomes Growth-Oriented Approach27.11.2025 13:27:32 CET | Pressmeddelande
Today the European Commission released the new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU bioeconomy, highlighting that the bioeconomy accounts for 5% of the European GDP and supports over 17 million jobs. Its untapped market potential is substantial, as it is the fastest-growing sector in the EU.
European Parliament must deliver real regulatory simplification in the EUDR25.11.2025 07:45:00 CET | Pressmeddelande
This Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote on revisions to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) urges Members of Parliament to seize this opportunity to create rules that work in practice – by fully removing the requirement to transmit reference numbers downstream in the value chain.
SFIF on EU Climate Agreement: “Realistic Approach to Carbon Removals Is Crucial”6.11.2025 07:00:00 CET | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the Council agreement on a 90 percent climate target for 2040 and amendments to the EU Climate Law. The recognition of the need for a realistic approach to natural carbon sinks is a positive step. To ensure a truly effective transition towards climate neutrality that also safeguards competitiveness and resilience, the climate benefits of substituting fossil-based materials with bio-based alternatives must be fully integrated into the EU’s policy framework.
Industry Calls for Regulatory Clarity and Reduced Burden in EU Deforestation Regulation31.10.2025 07:15:00 CET | Pressmeddelande
Sawmill, pulp and paper industry associations from Austria, Estonia, France, Italy, Latvia and Sweden raise significant concerns regarding the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) revision process in a joint statement. The organisations jointly put forward concrete proposals for amendments to safeguard the purpose of the EUDR: ensuring that only products meeting the requirements are allowed on the EU market, while decreasing the administrative burden.
Swedish Forest Industries Federation Responds to EUDR Clarification21.10.2025 17:17:09 CEST | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation welcomes the clarification that only the first operator in a value chain will be responsible for submitting due diligence statements under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This is a step in the right direction that responds to industry concerns and helps reduce unnecessary duplication.
SFIF Highlights Bioeconomy’s Role in Achieving EU 2040 Climate Target2.7.2025 14:42:12 CEST | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) supports an ambitious 2040 climate target. It is a necessary step toward a clean transition. The most important objective must be phasing out fossils while ensuring a transition that goes hand in hand with a competitive union and a growing bioeconomy.
EU's New Bioeconomy Strategy: A Path to Sustainability and Resilience7.4.2025 07:00:00 CEST | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries (SFIF) stresses that the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy promotes sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience in a tangible way. By boosting the forest-based bioeconomy, it is possible to address the gaps in EU competitiveness and renewable materials.
Essential to Include Bioeconomy in EU's Clean Industrial Deal26.2.2025 12:45:50 CET | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the European Commission's proposal for the Clean Industrial Deal. The focus on the circular bioeconomy as a way to substitute fossil materials is an essential step towards achieving the climate targets.
SFIF Highlights Opportunities for the Forest Industry Under New EU Commission13.1.2025 07:00:00 CET | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) anticipates a new environment for the forest industry's priorities under the newly established European Commission. The Commission's broadened focus on competitiveness and security presents significant opportunities for the forest sector to highlight its role in building a stronger and greener future for the European Union.
A positive agreement on the EU Deforestation Regulation4.12.2024 09:31:21 CET | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the agreement by the European Parliament and the Council to postpone the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The delay is a necessary step and provides an opportunity to urgently clarify remaining questions, to ensure effective and clear implementation.
Swedish Forest Industries calls on new European Commission to focus on competitiveness and a sustainable climate transition27.11.2024 13:22:41 CET | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the newly elected European Commission, which was approved earlier today by the European Parliament.
SFIF supports extra phasing-in time for EUDR, calls for key clarifications2.10.2024 15:40:35 CEST | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the additional 12 months proposed by the Commission to ensure proper implementation of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). SFIF urges the Council and the European Parliament to approve the Commission’s proposal swiftly.
Comment from SFIF on von der Leyen's second term18.7.2024 14:49:19 CEST | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) appreciates the reelected President’s emphasis on boosting the EU's competitiveness alongside a continued dedication to ambitious environmental and climate goals. The SFIF also encourages the Commission to look at the implementation of the EUDR.
Comments on the Council decision to adopt the EU’s Nature Restoration Law19.6.2024 08:00:00 CEST | Pressmeddelande
EU environment ministers, under the Belgian presidency of the Council of Ministers, have adopted the EU’s Nature Restoration Law by a narrow margin and with uncertainty surrounding Austria’s handling of the issue. The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) supports the overall objective of restoring nature but believes that the agreement should have been more balanced.
EU Climate Commissioner in Sweden for talks on climate benefits of forests11.6.2024 17:03:35 CEST | Pressmeddelande
The role of forests in the green transition topped the agenda when the EU Commission's Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra visited Sweden on Tuesday. Along with Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari, Director General of the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) Viveka Beckeman, and representatives from environmental and forest owner organizations, Hoekstra made a field visit to a forestry site and discussed a range of issues, including how the Swedish forest industry can contribute to achieving the EU's climate goals.
Forestry Focus: EU Commission President Visited Sweden4.6.2024 07:25:35 CEST | Pressmeddelande
On Monday, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister of Business, Industry and Innovation Ebba Busch, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and visited a forest outside Knivsta, north of Stockholm. They discussed the Swedish forestry industry with landowners and chair of the Swedish Forest Industries Federation, Lotta Lyrå.
Swedish Forest Industries Federation partners with IUFRO World Congress31.5.2024 08:00:00 CEST | Pressmeddelande
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) has joined the IUFRO World Congress as major partner, marking a strategic collaboration to enhance forest research and foster global knowledge exchange.
New Study Highlights Europeans Priorities: Economy and Climate Change in top20.5.2024 07:59:39 CEST | Pressmeddelande
Personal finances is the single most important issue for Europeans, followed by climate change. A majority believes it is vital to replace fossil fuels with bio-based products in order to meet global sustainability goals. These are just some of the key findings of a major new European consumer survey carried out on behalf of the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF).
PPWR: “Our industry is ready to contribute”29.4.2024 06:30:00 CEST | Pressmeddelande
The EU Parliament recently gave its consent to the trilogue agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR). The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) supports the legislation which aims to reduce the environmental impact of packaging in the context of its ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The EU’s Framework Ecodesign for sustainable products acknowledges renewable materials26.4.2024 17:06:15 CEST | Pressmeddelande
On the 23 April, the European Parliament gave its final consent to the agreement on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) which aims to make sustainable products the norm in the European Union.
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In association with the member companies, the Federation works with trade policy in Sweden and the rest of Europe, and with market issues for wood products. This includes initiatives to strengthen forest industry research in Sweden and the EU, as well as monitoring and standardisation in the wood and construction sector, and in the fields of energy and the environment. The member companies take part in and contribute to the Federation's work through committees.
Press photos and logotypes can be downloaded at Swedish Forest Industries Media Bank. Please assign the photographer’s full name for usage. Contact us if you have any other needs of photographs.
- Swedish Forest Industries
- Box 55525
- 102 04 Stockholm, Sweden
- +46 (0)8-762 72 60
- www.forestindustries.se