Abstract
Industry transformation process toward sustainable bioeconomy is on-going in pulp and paper industry. Focus is on energy and material efficiency of own operations, sustainability of the supply chain, and new innovation towards more sustainable products and services with replacement or reduction of use of less sustainable materials. This chosen industrial strategic agenda demands continuous investments in innovation and R&D and higher speed to market, and development of partnerships across various industries. Reaching the goal of low-carbon or carbon zero bioeconomy by 2050 remains challenging. Most companies in pulp and paper industry have already defined and committed to strict goals in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. New breakthroughs and radical innovation are needed targeting at major achievements in climate change mitigation. In this article we assess the potential for improving energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions in the pulp and paper sector of the bioeconomy. Bottom-up and top-down approaches are used to discuss the existing and futureoptions and necessary technology developments and investments. Analysis remains on a conceptual level as each mill is different. We conclude that a combination of investments in both short- and longterm technologies that are necessary.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | NWBC 2022 |
Subtitle of host publication | The 10th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference |
Editors | Atte Virtanen, Katariina Torvinen, Jessica Vepsäläinen |
Pages | 77-87 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-951-38-8772-8 |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
MoE publication type | B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings |
Event | 10th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference, NWBC 2022 - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 25 Oct 2022 → 27 Oct 2022 Conference number: 10 |
Publication series
Series | VTT Technology |
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Number | 409 |
ISSN | 2242-1211 |
Conference
Conference | 10th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference, NWBC 2022 |
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Abbreviated title | NWBC 2022 |
Country/Territory | Finland |
City | Helsinki |
Period | 25/10/22 → 27/10/22 |