UPM-Kymmene Oyj SWOT & PESTLE Analysis
COMPANY PROFILE -UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Business Sector :Packaging, Forest Bioindustry
Operating Geography :Finland, Europe, Global
About UPM-Kymmene Oyj :
UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a Finnish company leading in forest industry. It was formed by merging Kymmene Corporation with Repola Oy and its subsidiary United Paper Mills Ltd in 1996. It is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It is highly into sustainable, innovation-driven and exciting future across its business areas. UPM believes in creating renewable and responsible solutions which replace fossil-based materials. It relies on renewable and biodegradable raw materials which helps in producing recyclable everyday items and materials. It has its production capacities in 12 countries and has its sales network operating in 6 continents. It operates through its global platform for manufacturing sustainable and innovative products. It employs around 18,700 employees in 46 countries as of 2020. UPM leads the forest-based bioindustry into a sustainable, innovation-driven, and benevolent future across six business verticals. UPM Communication Papers, one of UPM’s subsidiary, is the world's leading producer of graphic papers and a supplier of a wide product range that includes magazine, newsprint etc. The vision statement of UPM is “We lead the forest-based bioindustry into a sustainable, innovation-driven and exciting future beyond fossils. The competence, integrity and drive of our people make us unique.” Its purpose statement is “We create value by seizing the limitless potential of bioeconomy”. Its values are “Trust and be trusted, achieve together and Renew with courage”.UPM-Kymmene Oyj Revenue :
EUR 10,238 million – FY ending 31st December, 2019
EUR 10,483 million - FY ending 31st December, 2018
Competitive Analysis of UPM-Kymmene Oyj
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
| 1. Industry leader in responsibility and sustainable operations 2. Transformative growth through investments in next generation biochemicals 3. Investment in world class infrastructure 4. Responsible sourcing and circular economy providing a competitive advantage 5. Extensive partner network aiding business growth 6. Innovations for growth and competitiveness | 1. Weak performance of Jyväskylä plywood mill |
| Opportunities | Threats |
| 1. Sustainable business with large growth potential 2. Growing demand for renewable and bio-degradable materials 3. Increasing demand for specialty packaging materials 4. Digital innovations to support value creation and growth | 1. Highly competitive market scenario 2. Fluctuations in the price of raw materials such as wood, fiber, etc. 3. Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on business |
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Detailed SWOT Analysis of UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Strength
1. Industry leader in responsibility and sustainable operations: UPM has made consistent efforts for responsibility and the efforts have been widely recognized from several third parties. Responsibility is integrated into all operations from wood sourcing to logistics UPM has emerged as industry leader in various fields. UPM has been recognized a Global Compact LEAD company. It was recognized for its world class equipment to corporate responsibility it was among the 36 global companies and the only forest-industry company participating in UN Global Compact LEAD. UPM is also listed as industry leader in forest and paper sector in Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe Indices (DJSI) for 2019-2020. UPM also received a rating of AAA in MSCI ESG ratings assessment. UPM was one of the only six triple A list companies globally for its actions to mitigate climate risk. UPM was ranked 23rd in the Corporate Knights list of the worlds 100 most sustainable corporations.
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Major Competitors :
- Stora Enso
- Metsa Group
- Avery Dennison
- Sappi
- Mondi
- Holmen
Major Brands :
- UPM Pulp
- UPM Timber
- UPM Biofuels
- UPM Biocomposite
- UPM Biochemical
- UPM Biomedical
- UPM Energy
- UPM Raflatac
- UPM Specialty Papers
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References used in UPM-Kymmene Oyj Analysis Report
Energy efficiency is at the core of everyday actions –
https://www.upm.com/responsibility/environment/co2-emissions/energy-efficiency/
2. The Environment is Everyone's Business –
https://www.bing.com/search?q=The+environment+is+everyone%E2%80%99s+business&pc=COS2&ptag=D031719-N0340A5AF4E3D53C&form=CONBDF&conlogo=CT3335878&SearchUrlPostfix=/search&toWww=1&redig=73E5526605A04082A6DB7692B2B8B2B5
3. Annual Report 2019 –
https://www.upm.com/siteassets/asset/investors/2019/upm-annual-report-2019.pdf
4 Financials 2019 –
https://www.upm.com/siteassets/asset/investors/2020/upm_agm_ceo_presentation_final.pdf
5. Renewable energy to expand by 50% in next five years – report –
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/21/renewable-energy-to-expand-by-50-in-next-five-years-report
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