Our work to reduce environmental impacts
At Papyrus, environmental, social and governance considerations form part of our business strategy and operational dicision-making. We have established greenhouse gas reduction objectives and report progress through our sustainability disclosures and climate programmes.
We're working with suppliers that meet our supplier requirements, including environmental and social expectations and offering products with specific environmental or social attributes supported by recognised certifications, product declarations or supplier documentation.
Through innovation, collaboration, and accountability, we're working to integrate environmental considerations into our business activities and long-term planning.
Carbon emission & climate impact
Supplier engagement
Product offering
- Where relevant information is available, we promote products with recognized environmental certifications or documented environmental attributes.
- We aim to support efficient product selection and resource use through our assortment strategy.
- We aim to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from our operations and Scope 3 emissions associated with downstream distribution. Remaining emissions may be addressed through carbon compensation measures where applicable, while prioritising emission reductions.
- We engage with suppliers on environmental and social topics and encourage continuous improvement in areas such as emissions, resource use and responsible sourcing.
Carbon emissions & climate impact
From our morning commute to how our products come to your doorstep, every step has an effect on the planet. This is why we are international in our every step to identify and implement opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our operations and logistics activities.
For the past three years we have been measuring and reporting on our emissions as a group. We have implemented several initiatives to minimize our limited Scope 1 and 2 emissions. At the same time we have been actively engaging with suppliers who share our commitment to lowering Scope 3 emissions.
By the end of 2024, as a part of OptiGroup, we have committed ourselves to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). In 2025, we submitted our targets to the SBTi. We see this as a valuable opportunity for collaboration and as an opportunity to support the implementation of our climate strategy and greenhouse gas reduction objectives. We are committed to pursuing our long-term environmental and social objectives through measurable actions and reporting.
 | "We aim to offer products with environmental and social characteristics that are supported by recognised certifications, standards or documented product information." Allan Persson |
Supplier engagement
As a wholesaler, we are strengthened by the partnerships we build with our suppliers. Together, we work to meet legal requirements and support continuous improvement on environmental and social topics, and establish supplier requirements relating to environmental, social and governance performance.
A key area in which we engage our suppliers is on reducing our carbon footprint. Since the majority of our carbon footprint is coming from our supply chain, collaboration with our suppliers is essential in reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with our value chain activities. We maintain regular, open communication with our suppliers, collecting data and working together toward measurable emissions reduction initiatives and performance improvements.
How we engage our suppliers
- Compliance with our supplier code of conduct.
- Risk analysis for new suppliers (i.e Amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative).
- Supplier assessment on quality, environmental performance and social impact.
- Preference for products and services supported by recognised environmental certifications or documented environmental performance information.
- Preference for suppliers who are committed to established environmental management system.
Product offering
Providing our customers with high-quality products, including products carrying recognised environmental certifications and product-specific environmental attributes. We are proud to offer a growing range of products that may contain recycled content or possess other environmental characteristics as specified in product documentation or certification schemes, and carry recognized sustainability certifications.
Papyrus has been the first European merchant to have received the FSC® certification in 2003, since then we have remained a key supplier of FSC® and PEFC certified goods. For our cleaning and hygiene product range, we offer internationally recognized ecolabels such as EU Ecolabel, the Nordic Swan or Cradle to Cradle certification.
We assess functional, qualitative and sustainability considerations, adjusting our product range to ensure the best buying options for our customers at all times.
Download Papyrus FSC® Certificate (PDF 320 KB)
Download Papyrus PEFC Certificate (PDF 330 KB)
Download Papyrus Code of Conduct (PDF 2,2 MB)
How do we ensure that we provide sustainable products?
- By offering products with environmental characteristics such as renewable materials, recycled content or recyclability, where these characteristics are supported by product information or certification schemes.
- By providing clear and transparent information on product certifications, recycled content, sourcing claims and other documented environmental characteristics.
- By offering fibre-based products that are available with FSC® or PEFC certification, where applicable.
- By requiring products supplied to comply with applicable chemical regulations and restrictions, including requirements relating to prohibited substances where relevant.
You can always find our updated assortment on the Papyrus e-Shop. Here you will find specifications and certifications for individual products.