Global social responsibility program
Valmet's global social responsibility program consists of several local projects around the world.
Valmet’s social responsibility program is part of the company’s sustainability agenda implementation. The program is based on three themes promoting science, nature, and equal opportunities: ‘Towards the future with science’, ‘Protecting the planet for next generations’ and ‘Equal opportunities for wellbeing’. Based on these themes, several local projects in Valmet’s operating areas worldwide have been selected for the program.
Valmet has a long history of supporting local projects around the world. In 2020-2021, Valmet’s social responsibility program focused on supporting Save the Children organization's work in Dungarpur, India. Additionally, Valmet has supported SOS Children´s Village in Chennai since 2008 and has since 2016 made an annual seasonal donation to a selected non-profit organization such as the Ocean Cleanup, Plan International, Save the Children, WWF, UN Women, and Doctors Without Borders.
Asia-Pacific: Supporting the theme ‘Protecting the planet for future generations’
In Asia-Pacific, Valmet started in 2024 collaboration with Bumiterra, an organization in Indonesia dedicated to restoring rainforest, protecting biodiversity, and empowering local communities in Borneo.
In 2023, Valmet collaborated with The Mirror Foundation in Thailand, successfully improving the living and learning conditions at three rural schools with more than 900 children.
EMEA: Supporting the wellbeing of children at Dąbrówka Orphanage
In the EMEA area, Valmet supports an orphanage in Jelenia Góra, Poland. The program aims at enhancing the orphanage children´s wellbeing and possibilities for education.
South America: Promoting social inclusion of disabled people and children with limited possibilities
In Brazil, Valmet continues supporting the Gerando Falcões network and its special Circuito Inclusão program. It promotes the social inclusion of people with disabilities and their families through leisure activities and accessibility opportunities.
In Chile, Valmet initiates cooperation with a partner organization that supports the well-being and social inclusion of children with limited possibilities through education, sports, and cultural activities.
China: Scholarships to postgraduate students to support industrial talent development
In China, Valmet continues granting scholarships to undergraduate students in three industry universities and postgraduate students in five industry universities. Through the scholarships, Valmet wants to further support industrial talent development and promote innovation and sustainable development in China's pulp, paper, and energy industries.
North America: Making life-changing wishes granted
In North America, Valmet supports a foundation that helps children with critical illnesses have their life-changing wish granted.
