CASE
STORA ENSO
Microsoft Sustainability Manager strengthens Stora Enso’s climate reporting
As a global leader in renewable materials, Stora Enso has high ambitions in sustainability. The Packaging Solutions division needed to take the next step in its climate work by streamlining climate reporting and gaining better control over its data. Together with Knowit, they implemented Microsoft Sustainability Manager, creating a solution that automated processes, freed up time for insights and decisions—and enabled focus on concrete climate actions.
BACKGROUND
A sustainability journey with high ambitions
Stora Enso is committed to sustainability. Within its Packaging Solutions division, there was a need to integrate existing data platforms with more accurate analysis and reporting. Microsoft Sustainability Manager emerged as a natural choice—and Knowit was selected to lead the implementation due to its combined technical and sustainability expertise.
CHALLENGE
Mature structure – but lacking the right tools for climate reporting
Despite having a mature sustainability structure and existing data platforms, Stora Enso lacked a tool that simplified and enhanced climate reporting—one that would support insight-driven decision-making, not just documentation. The goal was to meet the company’s ambitious sustainability targets in a forward-looking and efficient way.
SOLUTION
A sustainability solution built for Stora Enso’s needs
Knowit led the implementation of Microsoft Sustainability Manager in two production units of Stora Enso Packaging Solutions, working closely with Stora Enso’s experts and with technical support from Microsoft. Using DevOps principles and building up Stora Enso’s internal sustainability competence, we created a solution that was tailored to their needs, and delivered on time and on budget.
The combination of deep knowledge in both climate reporting and Microsoft solutions made Knowit the perfect partner for us in Stora Enso Packaging Solutions. Since we are ourselves a company with deep knowledge in the matter, we had extremely high demands for this solution, and Knowit helped us reach the next level. We appreciated that Knowit was a highly active, problem-solving partner, and the implementation was exceptionally smooth. Now we are prepared for the future, focusing on actions rather than reporting.
Malin Johansson, Sustainability manager, Climate and LCA
Stora Enso
RESULTS
More efficient climate reporting and more time for action
The project resulted in a customized and automated reporting solution that streamlined Stora Enso’s entire climate reporting process. By reducing manual data handling, it freed up valuable time for employees to focus on concrete climate actions rather than administration. The implementation was delivered on time and within budget, ensuring efficiency and reliability throughout the process. Most importantly, the solution provided transparency and strengthened the link between technology and sustainability goals, positioning Stora Enso to meet future demands with confidence.
Stora Enso Packaging Solutions are known for our high standards and high ambitions regarding sustainability and we want to be the number one packaging partner for brands with high climate ambitions. Investing in MSM will ensure that we can deliver a quality product with lower fossil emissions in the future, securing our place in the market.
Anna Bergquist, SVP BU Central & Northern Europe
Stora Enso
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