Mercer International releases 2025 sustainability report highlighting progress toward 2030 goals

Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC), a leading global forest products company, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, titled “Resilience in Action,” highlighting the Company’s ongoing progress toward achieving its 2030 sustainability objectives.

Juan Carlos Bueno, President and CEO, stated:

“The global economy is being rebuilt around renewable and lower-carbon systems, and forest products play an important role in that shift. Responsibly managed forests sequester carbon, and the products we make store carbon during their lifecycle while displacing fossil-based alternatives across the industries we supply. Sustainability is not a cost center; it is the most reliable investment we can make in our long-term competitiveness and resilience.”

Bill Adams, Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President, Canadian Pulp Operations, added:

“At Mercer, our sustainability focus going forward is on the execution of our 2030 sustainability goals. In doing so, we will strive for measurable progress and operational results that enhance value for our company. We believe that the combination of operational discipline, science-based analysis, and regulatory readiness is what can turn commitments into a meaningful competitive advantage.”

2025 sustainability highlights include:

Climate & Emissions

• 85% of energy used across global operations was generated from renewable sources, advancing toward our 90% target by 2030.
• Achieved an 11% reduction company-wide in Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity through operational efficiency and reliability improvements.
• Launched a pilot project at Mercer Peace River in partnership with Svante Technologies Inc. to evaluate the potential of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage technology to capture up to 500,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ per year from the mill’s recovery boiler.
• Advanced Mercer’s e-mobility strategy by commissioning two electric chip trucks at Mercer Holz and an electric forklift at Mercer Timber Products to reduce fossil fuel reliance in daily logistics.

Sustainability Certifications & Responsible Sourcing:

Maintained 100% certification of Mercer-managed forests to the SFI® Forest Management Standard and chain of custody certification at all manufacturing sites. Continued to source 100% of fiber from sustainable and responsible sources.

Employee Safety & Engagement

Employee engagement survey participation increased to 67%, advancing toward Mercer’s 80% participation target by 2030.

Looking Ahead

Mercer’s 2025 Sustainability Report reflects the Company’s continued commitment to measurable, science-based progress, even amid significant market headwinds for the forest products industry.

As Mercer advances toward its 2030 goals, it remains focused on integrating sustainability into core business decisions, building resilience through innovation, and delivering long-term value for stakeholders.

About Mercer International Inc.

Mercer International Inc. is a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the USA, and Canada. Its consolidated annual production capacity is 2.1 million tonnes of pulp, 960 million board feet of lumber, 210 thousand cubic meters of CLT, 45 thousand cubic meters of glulam, 17 million pallets, and 230,000 metric tonnes of biofuels.

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