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Arctic Paper Grycksbo ABEnvironmental Report 2015

ARCTIC PAPER S.A.ARCTIC PAPER S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality graphical fine paper in Europe. The company produces coated and uncoated wood-free paper for demanding clients such as printers, book publishers, newspaper publishers, advertising agencies, paper distributors and packaging producers. The product portfolio includes well-known brands such as Amber, Arctic, G-Print and Munken. The products are produced at Arctic Paper S.A.’s three paper mills:Arctic Paper Munkedals, SwedenArctic Paper Grycksbo, SwedenArctic Paper Kostrzyn, Poland The total production capacity of the company is over 700,000 tonnes of paper per year. Arctic Paper S.A. currently has 14 sales offices throughout Europe, which provide access to all European markets. The Arctic Paper Group has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since October 2009 and since December 2012 on NASDAQ in Stockholm.

Arctic Paper in Europe

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2 Environmenal Report Arctic Paper Grycksbo AB 2015

Arctic Paper Grycksbo ABEnvironmental Report 2015

Paper has been manufactured in Grycksbo for more than 270 years. On April 23, 1740 Johan Munktell received royal assent for the establishment of a paper mill, and operations commenced in the following year with half a dozen employees who produced handmade paper. Almost 100 years after the mill was established, in 1836, Grycksbo installed its first paper machine.

Today Arctic Paper Grycksbo is Europe’s leading pro-ducer of matt coated graphical paper. The expertise and experience accumulated over the years are unmat-ched. We also intend to be the greenest paper mill in Europe. We apply a sustainability aspect on all of our operations, from choosing renewable raw materials and an environmentally sustainable production process, to responsible use of energy and logistics.

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Table of contents

Preface .................................................................................. 3Facts Arctic Paper Grycksbo ................................................ 4Environmental Management................................................ 5Environmental Policy ............................................................ 5Paper Production .................................................................. 6Bio energy ............................................................................. 6Purification ............................................................................ 7Environmental data and regulations .................................... 8Biodiversity ........................................................................... 9Significant environmental aspects ..................................... 10Transports ........................................................................... 11Core indicators ................................................................... 12Environmental incidents ..................................................... 16Environmental and energy targets .................................... 17Statement of the verifier ..................................................... 18Mill contact ......................................................................... 18Glossary .............................................................................. 19

preface

Environmenal Report Arctic Paper Grycksbo AB 2015 3

The major contributions that the paper industry can make to realizing a sustainable society have been described in a publication from the Swedish Forest Industries Federa-tion, Forest Industry – the Driver for a Sustainable Society. The idea behind this publication is to highlight the fact that products from our industry are to a great extent based on renewable resources and that they are also recyclable. I would like to take this opportunity to show briefly why we believe that our operations at Arctic Paper Grycksbo are well fitted to this description.

Sustainability work in the forest products industry began in earnest in the 1970’s when the main focus was on reducing emissions to water and air. This work has continued ever since, most recently guided by the EU Industrial Emissions Directive and the Swedish legislation that followed from it, the Industrial Emissions Regulation. The EU compiles for each branch of industry what is considered the best avail-able techniques in terms of the environment, the so-called BAT conclusions, and these are subsequently also incorpo-rated in the Swedish legislation. BAT conclusions have also been published for the paper industry and even though they do entail more demanding environmental require-ments, happily we are able to report that we already fulfil almost all the requirements that will apply in the future. Perhaps we should see this as proof of the success of many years of systematic and efficient pro-environmental work.

One of the most recent examples of our sustainability work is the major investment we made in our water treatment plant during the autumn of 2014. Already during 2015 it made a considerable contribution to the improvements in our emissions to water that we are able to show in this report.

In addition, we can report that the pulp we use in our pro-cess is certified according to the FSC® or PEFC standards, guaranteeing that the fibre content of our paper comes from responsibly managed forests. 2015 also saw a number of changes in the transportation of our products from mill to customer, leading to a reduction of our total transport to certain markets. In close collaboration with our suppli-ers we work continually on improving the efficiency of our process chemicals. Whenever the technical and economic

conditions are right, we also test replacing oil-based process chemicals by bio-based products.

Having said this, we are looking forward to another year of hard work along the same path. We are convinced that systematic and efficient pro-environmental work provides benefits for our customers and they can rest secure in the knowledge that we are doing our very best to contribute to a sustainable society, along the entire value chain from the stewarded forest to the finished paper.

Best wishes,

Michael FejérMD, Arctic Paper Grycksbo

dear friends!


Products Woodfree coated fine paper under the brands G-Print and ArcticProduction capacity 265 000 tonnes/yearSales Export 89 %, Sweden 11 %Turnover 1.6 billion SEKEmployees 375EnergySteam boiler (bio fuel) 50 MWSteam boilers (electricity) 20 + 17 MWBack pressure turbine 6.5 MW

Paper machines Width Grammages Speed CapacityPM 10 386 cm 70 – 115 g/m2 1 100 m/min 160 000 tonnes/yearPM 9 252 cm 115 – 300 g/m2 400 m/min 55 000 tonnes/yearPM 7 236 cm 115 – 170 g/m2 400 m/min 50 000 tonnes/year

Sheet cutters Sheet width Sheet length CapacitySM 5 - 9 26 - 213 cm 42 – 205 cm 170 000 tonnes/year

Warehouse capacity 7 000 tonnes

Certifications Due toQuality management system under ISO 9001:2008 Nr. 2000-SKM-AQ-784 2018-05-31Eco-management system under ISO 14001:2004 Nr. 2000-SKM-AE-1285 2018-05-31Eco-management system under EMAS 1221/2009 Nr. S-000061Energy management system under ISO 50001:2011 Nr. 2006-SKM-AEN-005 2018-05-31FSC® Chain of Custody License no. FSC-C007342 2021-06-29PEFC Chain of Custody (license no. PEFC/05-33-98) Nr. 2008-SKM-PEFC-31 2021-09-30

facts Arctic Paper Grycksbo

ProductsArctic Paper Grycksbo manu- factures coated fine paper under the brand names G-Print and Arctic, suited for printing jobs with high demands on images and readability. Main applications areas are direct mail, illustrated books, manuals, catalogues, maps, posters and magazines.

environmental managementAwarenessIn the modern history of mankind, the understanding of the interplay between people and the environment became marginalised at an early stage. Natural resources were regarded as being infinite and the human impact as negligible. The problems focused on were primarily those that tangibly and directly affected health. To make possible a systematic approach, methods for environmental review were developed, thus laying the foundation for additional environmental management. In Fumifugium, John Evelyn published in 1661 ”The Inconveniencie of the Aer and Smoak of London dissipated” which was the predecessor of the modern environmental review.

ConcernEnvironmental management can be defined as becoming aware in a structured way and gradually reducing one’s negative impact on the environment. EMAS and ISO 14001 are the specification documents that form the backbone of our environmental management systems. They are not only certificates of legal compliance, they also promote continuous improvement by means of routines, audits, objectives and programs.

FocusToday, there are many incentives for reducing the negative environ-mental impact and with its long-term commitment and well-established systems, Arctic Paper is a group with a clear focus on reducing environ-mental impact, increasing efficiency and an open dialogue.


Arctic Paper Grycksbo’s joint policy includes quality, environment, energy, working environments and traceability of wood fibre. The policy is reviewed on a yearly basis by com-pany management.

• We are in all respects a reliable company and always pro-vide the right quality in our products and services to our customers and employees. We fulfil our shareholders’ profitability requirements in order to ensure our long-term survival.

• We work on continuous improvement of quality, environ-mental performance and energy-efficiency in compliance with the targets we have set for the company. We fulfil all the demands made by legislation and other sources. All our co-workers feel a personal responsibility for their work, develop their skills continually and are continuous-ly informed about the performance of the company.

• We always have a sustainability focus as a basis of pro-curement and use of raw materials, energy, water and

transports, as well as when developing the plant. We work pro-actively to prevent environmental hazards and damage and are well prepared for any environmental accidents. We provide open and transparent information on our environmental work. We shall fulfil the require-ments set by our certified systems concerning environ-ment and energy management, EMAS-registration and Chain of Custody according to FSC® as well as PEFC.

• Arctic Paper Grycksbo is a safe and attractive place to work and provides good opportunities for development for our co-workers. We promote health and safety in our operation in a systematic and target-oriented manner.

Michael FejérMD, Arctic Paper Grycksbo

operations policy

Pulp receptionThe mill does not manufacture its own pulp; instead, it purchas- es it in the form of bales from external suppliers within the EU and from South America. The pulp bales are slushed in process water and then ground in refiners so that the fibers are soften-ed and swell. Grinding is important for the paper’s strength properties. Various raw materials and chemicals such as filler chalk, adhesives and starch are added. The pulp is filtered in several steps to remove foreign particles.

Paper machineHeadbox and wire sectionThe function of the headbox is to distribute the diluted stock over the whole width of the wire. Dewatering and forming of the web take place in the wire section.

Press sectionThe web is dewatered still further in the press section, wherethe paper is given the right density and surface structure.

Drying sectionThe paper is dried in the drying section with the help of several steam-heated cylinders.

Surface loadingAfter drying, the surface on both sides of the paper is loaded in a coating process. Loading the paper gives it a smoother and stronger surface with improved printing properties. The surface is dried after the process with infra driers and a second drying section of steam-heated cylinders.

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Arctic Paper Grycksbo’s new bio-fuel plant has been in operation since 2009. The plant produces the mill’s entire requirement of steam. Apart from the boiler itself, the plant also includes a scrubber filter for fumes and a turbine for production of our own green electricity. The transfer to bio-fuels has resulted in an annual reduction of fossil carbon dioxide with approx. 75 000 tonnes.

Besides that the emissions from steam production has ceased, the emissions of particles to air has also been minimized. The scrubber filter separates the particles that normally are emitted with the smoke fumes. Also the use of bio-fuel minimizes the emissions of sulphur.

For the main part pellets is used as fuel. The pellets are of the same kind used for warming an ordinary family house, but of course in considerable larger quantities to ensure the mill’s needs. Closer to 55 000 tonnes of pellets is delivered to Grycksbo each year. The pellets are discharged and stor-ed in a silo. Before entering the actual burner, the pellets are grinded to a fine powder in heavy grinders.

There is also a possibility to use pitch oil, which is a residue from pulp manufacturing. Using the same burners for both kinds of bio-fuels (pellets as well as pitch oil) ensures accessibility disregarding operating conditions. Arctic Paper Grycksbo has received a notification of sustainability from the Swedish Energy Agency concerning pitch oil, or bio-oil which is the official term in this context.

Sustainable responsibility Arctic Paper Grycksbo is a member of the Dalarna Air Quality Association, which brings together companies, municipalities and others that affect the quality of the air in the region. The Association’s tasks include monitoring the air environment in the county, coordinating municipalities measurements of air quality and providing information about air quality and other current environmental issues. It produces documentation and reports on impact on the air in Dalarna and organizes seminars and study visits regarding air quality issues. Please visit www.dalaluft.se for more information (not available in English).

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paper production Machine glazing and reelingThe web passes through a calender, which gives the paper its final surface structure. The finished web is rolled onto a tambour and moved to the winding machine.

Winding machineIn the winding machine, the large reel is divided into smaller reels in line with the customer’s order.

FinishingPaper cutting machinesThe reels proceed for further conversion. In paper cutting machines, they are cut into sheets in varying formats as re-quested by the customer. Some of the sheets are packaged in an automatic bale packaging machine.

Pallet packThe sheet pallets are provided with a cardboard lid made of recycled paper and shrink-wrapped.

Reel packReels to be delivered are fitted with protective packaging.

Storage and shippingThe finished reels and pallets of sheets are stored awaiting delivery. Further transports are utilized by road, rail or sea depending on the customer’s geographical location.

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purificationThe wastewater we produce contains dissolved oxygen demanding substances. If these leach into lakes and streams, they consume oxygen in the water, which may lead to a deterioration in living conditions for fish, plants and other organisms. Thanks to the biological treatment of our wastewater, dissolved contaminants are converted using microorganisms into solids, which can then be removed in our wastewater treatment process.

Incoming wastewater from the production is first treated in a chemical precipitation process. After the biological treatment the wastewater is once again chemically treated. The treated water goes through a drain back to the Gryckån River and Lake Grycken.

The biological treatment plant contains a large number of bacteria, but also a smaller volume of single-cell organ-isms that are significantly larger in size than bacteria. These live on bacteria and organic particles. In the biological treat-ment plant there are also filamentous fungi. The organisms in the biological treatment stage feed by breaking down the organic matter that is continually supplied to the plant via the incoming wastewater.

The biological treatment plant uses basically the same oxygen-consuming decomposition process that occurs in Lake Grycken situated downstream of the mill. This means that what is actually a natural process has been moved to a location within the mill. Thus, the process can be carried out under controlled conditions as regards temperature, oxy-gen content, nutrients (Phosphorus / Nitrogen ), resulting in a significantly improved treatment process.

Sustainable responsibility There are several ways to support and promote activities ai-med at safeguarding and preserving the resources that nature and the environment form. The Dalälven Water Conservation Association, DVVF, is a coalition of different stakeholders linked in one way or another to Dalälven River or its tributaries. Members are companies, including Arctic Paper Grycksbo, municipalities and organizations. The purpose of the Association’s work to track the performance of a selection of lakes and streams in the Dalälven basin, to monitor environ-mental status over time and evaluate the importance of indivi-dual sources. The Association has its own website, www.dalalvensvvf.se (not available in English).

down by the authorities. Applicable environmental requi-rements are specified in the environmental report to the authorities and can be ordered from EMAS contact person, see page 18. Deviations are commented where needed, see pages 12-15.

The raw materials, chemicals and the energy needed to manufacture 1 tonne of paper in 2015 are specified below with data for 2014 given in brackets. The total net produc-tion was substantially the same as 2014. Emissions to air and water and the amount of waste are also reported. Finally, we report on how we complied with the regulations laid

environmental data and regulations


Waste

Compliance with permit conditions Result 2015 Max. permit Net production 236 400 310 000 tonnes/year

Emissions to water Suspended solids 48 100 kg/24 h (guideline value)TOC 78 125 kg/24 hBOD7 37 60 kg/24 hTotal Nitrogen (N) 28 40 kg/24 h Total Phosphorus (P) 0,4 0,5 kg/24 h

Emissions to air NOx 42 75 mg/MJ added energy (guideline value)Particles (solid bio-fuel) 1 30 mg/Nm3tg at 6% O2

Other Noise (night time)) 45 45 dB(A) (guideline value)

*BAT – Best available technique / EU – BREF 2014/687.

Raw materialsPulp 574 (576) kg Chalk 399 (395) kg Starch 22 (21) kg Chemicals 63 (61) kg

Emissions to airSulphur dioxide (SO2) 0.004 (0.006) kgNitrogen oxide (NOX) 0.128 (0.155) kgCarbon dioxide (CO2) 0 (0) kg

Energy Pellets 757 (943) kWh Pitch oil 7 (11) kWh Electricity – purchased to process 595 (545) kWh Electricity – purchased for steam 218 (35) kWh Electricity – produced 79 (123) kWh Total use of energy 1 656 (1 657) kWh Total use of energy – BAT* 2 539-2 778 kWh

Emissions to water BAT*AOX 2.7 (1.2) g < 5.00SS 0.074 (0.079) kg 0.200-0.35TOC 0.121 (0.157) kg 0.0375-0.375BOD7 0.057 (0.087) kg Total Nitrogen (N) 0.043 (0.027) kg 0.01-0.1Total Phosphorus (P) 0.0007 (0.0007) kg 0.003-0.012Process water to recipient 6 510 (7 450) kg

Energy extractionCombustible 0.72 (0.64) kgWood 0.22 (0.26) kgWaste oil 0.09 (0.02) kg

Landfill/destructionAshes 0.59 (0.70) kgSludge 0.00 (0.00) kgUnsorted 0.11 (0.17) kgHazardous 0.17 (0.06) kg

Material recyclingCovering material 35.25 (24.79) kgMetal scrap 1.41 (1.34) kg Paper/board 1.41 (1.35) kgPlastic 0.02 (0.06) kg

biological diversityThe diversity of species we have on earth today is the result of some four billion years of evolution. Many species have disappeared and new ones have been formed. And every single one has changed with time. This applies to both plants and animals.

It’s a prime responsibility for everyone running an industrial operation to protect biological diversity and to minimise any impact that the operation may have. In our case, we do this in a number of ways. First and foremost, by carefully follow the concessions and limits imposed by the authorities. But we also take part voluntarily in a number of management systems and certification schemes that are available within the environmental area.

On-going information and training for our staff on environ-mental issues also gives an important signal throughout the organisation. Since 2013 a web based environmental and energy training programme is underway for all employees.

More than 90 % of all staff had completed this training and received an Environmental Driving License.

One way to contribute to biological diversity is to only use pulp manufactured from wood raw material that stems from certified forest management. All of our suppliers of pulp are certified under FSC® and PEFC. During 2015 90 % of the pulp used at Arctic Paper Grycksbo was certified pulp, while the remaining 10 % consisted of so called Controlled Wood. This means that the wood raw material stems from controlled and acceptable sources and does not contain fibres from:– Illegal logging– Logging in areas where there is violation of traditional or

civil rights– Logging in forests in which high conservation values are

threatened by management activities– Logging in areas being converted from forests and other

wooded ecosystems to plantations or nonforest uses– Forests in which genetically modified (GM) trees are planted


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Environmental aspects deemed to cause or to have the potential to cause significant impact

CONTINUOUS IMPACT

EMISSIONS TO WATEREmissions of oxygen consuming matter, suspended solids that can cause silting, and Phosphorus and Nitrogen which is fertilizing.

EMMISSIONS TO AIRUsing bio fuel to produce steam causes emissions of particles and nitrogen oxides (NOX).

ENERGY CONSUMPTIONConsumption of energy causes an indirect environmental impact depending on the methods of producing energy.

TRANSPORTSGives rise to noise, emissions to air and consumption of fossil fuels

Impact due to a possible incident

CHEMICALSThe common denominator for the following chemicals is that they during an incident can impair the wastewater treatment process.Biocides – prevents growth of bacteria in the process Latex – a binder in the coating mixtureDispergents – an additive in pigment and coating mixtures

OIL FROM LUBRICATION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMSDuring an incident, oil may be led off with the cooling water into the Gryckån River, alternatively via the water treatment process into sludge deposits, or with the treated water to the river.

PUMP STATION PRIOR TO TREATMENTDuring an incident, e.g. power outage or extreme levels into the treatment process; wastewater is led directly into the Gryckån River. This causes higher emissions of oxygen consuming and suspended solids.

Others sources of impact

PRODUCTION OF PAPER PULPThe pulp is purchased from external manufacturers and causes emissions as well as noise on the site of production.

Activities to reduce the risk of significant impact

Biological treatment together with flotations is used to minimise emissions. To reduce emissions constitutes one environmental target.

The mill is taking part in a system that economically benefits actions that reduces emission of nitrogen oxides. The mill is also participating in a trading scheme for carbon dioxide emission allo-wances. The bio fuel project resulted in totally omitting emissions of fossil carbon dioxide and reduced emissions of particles

The energy management system ISO 50001 ensures continuous efforts to reduce the energy consumption

In 2013 a joint distribution center for the Swedish mills was esta-blished in Uddevalla, and during 2015 further developments have been made.

Instructions are at hand to minimise the risk of incidents occurring and to handle possible leakages.

Instructions for preventive maintenance are at hand to minimise the risk of incidents. The oil usage is measured and followed up for the mills various hydraulic systems.

A secondary power utility is installed in case of accidental power outage. Instructions are at hand along with planning of stoppages in order to handle shutdowns in an organized manner.

Environmental issues are communicated with suppliers at recurring meetings.

Our Environmental Aspect Register describes all the different sections of the operation and their environmental impact. It is reviewed each year. This review forms the basis for identification of the total environmental impact of the company. The model used for assessment forms part of the company’s eco-management system and is available from [email protected], Development Manager at Arctic Paper Grycksbo.

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Transports to Arctic Paper GrycksboThe pulp comes mainly from suppliers in Europe and South America. Transports of pulp are done by road and sea. Transports of chemicals, pigment and fuel is done by road and in some cases sea, mainly from Europe and South America. Transport of packaging material is done by road from suppliers in Sweden.

Transports from Arctic Paper GrycksboTransports give rise to noise and consumption of fossile fuels and in turn emissions to air. Logistic solutions used for the company’s products vary depending on the final desti-nation. In 2013 a joint distribution center for the Swedish mills was established in Uddevalla, and during 2015 further developments have been made. Within the Nordic countries all deliveries are made by road. The greater part of deliveries to Finland is made directly from Grycksbo, which is also the case for Sweden and Norway. For other markets rail and shipping are used in various degrees.

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In the Environmental Aspect Register for Arctic Paper Grycksbo there are two aspects that are not among the core indicators presented on pages 12-15. These are accounted for below.

Losses of lubrication and hydraulic oilLubrication and hydraulic oil systems for paper machines and other facilities have been identified as a source for unwanted leakages of oil. Preventive maintenance and preparedness in case of an incident are the two main activities to minimise the risks.

Net productionThe relation to net production of paper is an important aspect when describing the progress of the company’s environmental performance. The net production shown in the trend diagram is used to calculate the efficiency of the operational activity with respect to the core indicators.

Material efficiency The main raw materials used in paper production are pulp, pigment, starch and auxiliary chemicals. For key figures regarding Raw materials, see page 8.

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In the following pages the results for a number of core indicators are accounted for. In case of deviations these are commented upon.


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Water use When manufacturing paper, water is used to slush the pulp into fibre stock and transport the fibres to the paper machine’s headbox. In the paper machine, the stock is dewatered when the paper is formed. Most of the water is utilised and recirculated in the mill. Water that is not re circulated goes to the mill’s water purification plant. The amount of water used is measured as the water leaving the mill after having passed through the water purification plant.During 2015, total water use has been reduced due to efforts made during the last months of 2014, alongside optimizing conditions in the water treatment plant during 2015.

Waste The graph shows the company’s amount of waste in relation to production. Whenever possible, the waste is recycled. Waste that is not suitable for recycling is used for energy re-covery or landfill/sent to a treatment plant for destruction. The improved efficiency in the waste water treatment plant has contributed to separate a greater amount of sludge from the waste water during 2015. The sludge is used for covering landfills and is shown as material recycling in the graph. For key figures regarding Waste, see page 8.

Energy efficiency The most energy-intensive processes in the production of paper are the production of steam for drying the paper and the operation of the paper machine’s engines, grinders and pumps. The steam is distributed to sealed cylinders where the paper is dried. The graph shows the total energy consumption and the distribution between different types of energy sources. For key figures regarding Energy consumption, see page 8.

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Sulphur dioxide (SO2)Sulphur dioxide contributes to the acidification of land and water, and is mainly formed during the burning of fossil fuels. The transfer to bio-fuel has had the effect that emis-sions of sulphur dioxide have practically ceased.

Nitric oxides (NOX)A sum parameter for the nitric oxides formed during com bustion and which can contribute to the acidification of land and water.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) fossilWhen fossil fuels are burnt, the carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere in creases because the carbon thus added to the atmosphere has been outside the natural cycle for a very long time. The increased carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere is one cause of global warming. The transfer to bio-fuel in 2009 has had the effect that emissions of fossil carbon dioxide have ceased.

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emissions to waterDuring 2015, operational conditions in the waste water treatment plant have been optimized. The nutrients added in our biological treatment contain Phosphorus and Nitrogen. An alternative mix of nutrients has been introduced during the year in order to further optimize conditions. The result is reduced emissions of TOC, BOD7 and suspended solids. The measures taken have contributed to the improved efficiency of our waste water treatment. Not least is this apparent in the ability to separate a larger amount of sludge.

Phosphorus (P) Nitrogen (N)High levels of Phosphorus and Nitrogen compounds, together with organic substances, can lead to heightened organic activity in water, e.g. result in watercourses becoming overgrown. Phosphorus and Nitrogen are to be found in various raw material used at the paper mill, for instance in pulp, and as a result in our wastewater. Phosphorus and Nitrogen are also added via the nutrients used to improve the process in the biological treatment plant, see page 7.

BOD7Biological Oxygen Demand – a measurement of the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms during the decomposition of organic substances over a period of seven days.

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TOCTotal Organic Carbon – A measure of the amount of carbon bound in an organic compound, e.g. our waste water. It is the organic content that consumes oxygen during degra-dation.

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AOXAdsorbable organically bound halogens - A sum parameter for describing the organic halogen compound in water. Some AOXs are toxic to fish and aquatic organisms and have a tendency to accumulate.


INCIDENTSDuring 2015 there have been two incidents assessed as having a potential environmental impact. They have been reported to the Dalarna County Administrative Board and closed without further actions deemed necessary.

October 10, 2015. Overflow of untreated process water into the Gryckån river An explosion in a power substation caused a power cut in the entire mill. For the duration of the power cut, it was impossible to pump wastewater to the treatment plant. It was also impossible to measure the volume of water that overflowed into the river as all the measuring instruments were also dysfunctional.

Before the mill was restarted, measures were taken to avoid a sudden rush of wastewater into the treatment plant that might have caused another overflow. The restart went smoothly however. Both before and after the stoppage, the treatment plant was functioning normally and for the 24h period, 34 kg of suspended matter was measured in outflowing water.

December 14, 2015. Overflow of untreated process water into the Gryckån riverA blown fuse in the control system for pumps in the pumping pit caused an overflow of wastewater. The over-flow lasted for approx. 20 minutes before the problem could be fixed. Measures have been taken to eliminate this kind of malfunction in the future.

COMPLAINTSNo external complaints concerning the environment have been received during 2015.

OTHER OCCURRENCESExcessive 24h emission totals were noted on two different occasions.

June 22, 2015. Excessive emission of susp An electrical fault on a paper machine led to increased emissions of suspended matter to the treatment plant for the 24h period in question.

July 15, 2015. Excessive emissions of susp and TOCA mechanical breakdown occurred in one of the flotation units in the treatment plant. During the repair process an excessive amount of material flowed into the post-flotation unit in a short space of time, causing an overload. This in turn caused excessive emissions of susp and TOC for the 24h period in question.

In both cases, monthly averages were maintained. The Dalarna County Administrative Board has been informed of the incidents.

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ENVIRONMENTAL TARGET 2016

Emissions of Nitrogen compounds (N-tot) shall at the end of 2016 be reduced by 5 %.

Emissions of suspended solids shall at the end of 2016 be lower than 60 kg/24 h.

Digestion of TOC in the water treatment plant shall as an annual average not be below 82 %.

The target for 2015 was met. The emissions of suspended solids amounted to 48 kg/24 h (target 60 kg/24 h). The digestion of TOC amounted to 86 %.

Operation conditions will be further optimized in the water treatment plant during 2016. This includes on-line measure-ment/steering aiming to keep and further improve the positive result achieved during 2015.

In order to ensure the levels achieved during 2015 the environmental targets concerning TOC and suspended solids shall be kept.

ENERGY TARGET 2016

77 % in total efficiency

The overall target for production efficiency also constitut-es the company target for energy. Without comparison, the biggest variation in energy efficiency is the variations in specific energy consumption (kW/tonne), which in turn depends on the total efficiency of paper production.

The target for 2015 on 78 % total efficiency was not achie-ved. The outcome was 75 % to be compared with 77 % for 2014.

The main reasons behind this were:Quality and access deviations on the paper machines. Working teams and specially assigned efforts have improved the situation which can be seen from statistics during the final months of 2015.Allocation of quality / grammages has affected the efficiency in a negative way. Development of new products has also affected the target.

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VERIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM

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Arctic Paper Grycksbo ABBox 1SE-790 20 GrycksboTel: +46 23 680 [email protected] www.arcticpaper.com

The Environmental Statement is also available in Swedish.The next statement will be published during spring 2017. Product ManagerJaana AhlroosMobil +46 70 560 67 [email protected]

Contact persons for environmental issuesBjörn LegnerfältDevelopment ManagerMobil +46 70 398 70 [email protected]

Max SievertR&D Engineer quality and environmentTel +46 23 682 [email protected]

DNV GL Business Assurance Sweden AB (DNV GL) is an environmental certification body accredited by SWEDAC in accordance with EMAS (Accreditation No. 1053). DNV-GL has audited Arctic Paper Grycksbo AB in Grycksbo and found that the company has an environmental management system which meets the requirements of the EMAS directive (No. 1221/2009).

DNV-GL has also examined the present environmental report and found it to be correct and in sufficient detail to fulfil the requirements of EMAS.

Stockholm, September 05, 2016

Ann-Louise PåttManagement RepresentativeDNV GL Business Assurance Sweden AB

glossaryACCREDITED COMPANY A company that has been approved by a supervisory authority, for example to conduct special analyses and checks on industrial processes.

BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT Decomposition of pollutants in water with the aid of micro- orga nisms.

BLEACHING A method of increasing for example the pulp’s brightness. Bleach-ing is undertaken using chemical compounds without elementally bound chlorine, ECF, or without any chlorine compounds, TCF.

CHEMICAL PRECIPITATION Chemical bonding of pollutants which makes it possible to separate the pollutants from the waste water through sedimentation.

CHEMICAL PULP A joint term for sulphate pulp and sulphite pulp, which are manufactured by chemically detaching the wood’s fibres from one another.

COATED PAPER Paper which is coated with a layer consisting of elements including among others clay, calcium carbonate, starch and synthetic binding agents.

dB(A) Decibel A, a measure of the sound pressure measured with a filter that takes account of the human ear’s sensitivity to various sound frequencies.

EMAS Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. A voluntary EU decree and requirement document for an environmental management system. EMAS requires, in addition to the fact that ISO 14001 or equivalent is fulfilled, that an official environmental report is compiled. The environmental report is examined and approved by an accredited environmental audit company.

FINE PAPER A generic term for graphic paper, writing paper and printing paper, and certain special types of paper.

FSC® certified raw material Raw material with guaranteed origin (Forest Stewardship Council) which exclude wood produced in conflict with FSC®´s five para-graphs (illegal lumbering, key biotopes, serious social conflicts, genetically modified wood or nonsustainable forestry).

GUIDELINE VALUE A guideline value is a value that, if exceeded, places an obligation on the permit holder to take action to ensure that the value can be met.

HAZARDOUS WASTE Waste containing pollutants that are directly hazardous to the en vironment, such as certain chemicals, waste oils, batteries, fluores cent tubes, mercury lamps and electronic scrap.

ISO 14001 An international standard containing specific requirements for an environmental management system. A certificate remains valid for three years on the condition that there is compliance with the certification requirements and the annual audits are conducted and produce a successful result.

LIMIT A value for discharges from industrial operations that has been set by the environmental authorities and that may not be exceeded.

MECHANICAL PULP A joint term for pulp which is manufactured by mechanically de taching the wood’s fibres from one another.

PEFC certified raw materialPEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) guarantees to customers and the public that PEFC-certified forests are managed according to the principles that ensures a sustainable forestry and that timber and non-timber forest products are produced with respect for the highest ecological, social and ethical standards.

SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIAA given set of sustainability criteria that cover the entire production chain of a biofuel or bioliquid, from feedstock production to end use, shall be fulfilled for it to be considered sustainable in Sweden.


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