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al choices, UPM Raflatac launched several new product and service innovations. These include the Carbon Action plastic films portfolio, designed to support the packaging value chain in reducing carbon footprint and enhancing recyclability. UPM Raflatac also integrated product footprints direct- ly into customer quotes. The footprints, generated by the externally validated LCA service, UPM Label Life, provide actionable data-driven insights to support purchasing de- cisions for customers. GCEA To Host 100th Annual Conference The Graphic Communications Educators Association will host the 2025 GCEA 100th Annual Conference, scheduled for July 20-23 in Alpharetta, Georgia, outside of Atlanta. This event brings together college, trade, and high school educators who share a passion for Graphic Communica- tion, a desire to learn, and who see the value of creating connections with peers and industry professionals. This year’s event theme is “Navigating the Future.” Over the course of three days, more than 25 presenta- tions will be available to attendees, each aligning with one of the three educational tracks: Prospects, Pathways, or Possibilities. For more info, visit gceaonline.org .
emission reductions and products and services. Reducing the use of fossil fuels remains a core focus for UPM Raflatac. In 2024, UPM Raflatac achieved a 55 per- cent reduction in its Scope 1 & 2 emission intensity com- pared to a 2015 baseline year. Notably, three of the company’s factories, located in China, Malaysia and Finland, implemented renewable or CO2-free electricity contracts, which cover the vast major- ity of their power usage. This development enabled significant progress toward a 65 percent reduction target by 2030. UPM Raflatac also continued its efforts to reduce its Scope 3 emission inten- sity related to raw materials and transportation. To reach a 30 percent reduction by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline, the company aims to focus further on value chain collaboration and product development. In 2024, 100 percent of UPM Raflatac’s purchased pa- per materials were certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme. This 2030 target was reached six years in advance by the end of 2023. Beyond certified papers, UPM Raflatac strives to achieve its 2030 goal of 100 percent traceability of other biobased materials, with progress in 2024 reach- ing 81 percent. To help customers make more sustainable materi-
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