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Business Upturn
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Mercer further improves Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating, ranking in the top 15% globally
NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International Inc. ('Mercer' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that it has received an updated ESG Risk Rating of 16.8 from Sustainalytics. This updated score reflects continued improvement from its 2024 rating of 17.4, underscoring Mercer's ongoing progress and commitment to ESG risk management. 'This improvement in our ESG Risk Rating reflects the tangible progress we've made in managing material sustainability risks across our operations. It underscores our strategy to create long-term value by positioning the Company to support a more sustainable, circular economy,' stated Juan Carlos Bueno, President and CEO of Mercer. The Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating assesses a company's exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and its management of those risks. Ratings are classified across five categories: negligible (under 10), low (10–20), medium (20–30), high (30–40), and severe (40+). Mercer remains in the 'low' risk category and now ranks in the top 15th percentile in the global Paper and Forestry industry sector. In this latest assessment, Mercer achieved a 'Strong' management rating across all material ESG issues and maintained 'Low' or 'Negligible' risk ratings in key areas, including emissions, effluent, waste, land use, biodiversity, occupational health and safety, and corporate governance. These results reflect Mercer's transparent and increasingly comprehensive sustainability disclosures, as well as its ongoing improvement in environmental performance and commitment to social responsibility. 'Our improved rating reflects tangible progress in how we manage key ESG risks—especially in emissions tracking, permitting, governance, and oversight. These are measurable areas where our teams have elevated performance and consistency across operations,' highlighted Bill Adams, Mercer's Chief Sustainability Officer. To learn more about Mercer's approach to sustainability and risk management, including our latest ESG disclosures and performance data, please visit our website at . 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 (air-dried tonnes, ADTMs), 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. For further information on the company, please visit its website at . About Morningstar Sustainalytics Morningstar Sustainalytics is a leading ESG data, research, and ratings firm that supports investors around the world with the development and implementation of responsible investment strategies. For more than 30 years, the firm has been at the forefront of developing high-quality, innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of global investors. Today, Morningstar Sustainalytics works with hundreds of the world's leading asset managers and pension funds who incorporate ESG information and assessments into their investment processes. The firm also works with hundreds of companies and their financial intermediaries to help them consider material sustainability factors in policies, practices, and capital projects. Morningstar Sustainalytics has analysts around the world with varied multidisciplinary expertise across more than 40 industry groups. For more information, visit About Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings Morningstar Sustainalytics' ESG Risk Rating measures a company's exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and how well a company is managing those risks. This multi-dimensional way of measuring ESG risk combines the concepts of management and exposure to arrive at an assessment of overall ESG risk, i.e., a total unmanaged ESG risk score or the ESG Risk Rating, that is comparable across all industries. Sustainalytics' ESG Risk Rating provides a quantitative measure of unmanaged ESG risk and distinguishes between five levels of risk: negligible, low, medium, high, and severe. Learn more about the ESG Risk Ratings here: . This press release contains information developed by Sustainalytics ( Such information and data are proprietary of Sustainalytics and/or its third-party suppliers (Third Party Data) and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement of any product or project nor investment advice and are not warranted to be complete, timely, accurate or suitable for a particular purpose. Their use is subject to conditions available at Forward-Looking Statements The preceding includes forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Words such as 'expects', 'anticipates', 'are optimistic that', 'projects', 'intends', 'designed', 'will', 'believes', 'estimates', 'may', 'could' and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the highly cyclical nature of our business, raw material costs, our level of indebtedness, competition, foreign exchange and interest rate fluctuations, our use of derivatives, expenditures for capital projects, environmental regulation and compliance, disruptions to our production, market conditions and other risk factors listed from time to time in our SEC reports. APPROVED BY: William D. McCartney Chairman of the Board +1 604 684-1099
Hamilton Spectator
02-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Mercer further improves Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating, ranking in the top 15% globally
NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International Inc. ('Mercer' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that it has received an updated ESG Risk Rating of 16.8 from Sustainalytics. This updated score reflects continued improvement from its 2024 rating of 17.4, underscoring Mercer's ongoing progress and commitment to ESG risk management. 'This improvement in our ESG Risk Rating reflects the tangible progress we've made in managing material sustainability risks across our operations. It underscores our strategy to create long-term value by positioning the Company to support a more sustainable, circular economy,' stated Juan Carlos Bueno, President and CEO of Mercer. The Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating assesses a company's exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and its management of those risks. Ratings are classified across five categories: negligible (under 10), low (10–20), medium (20–30), high (30–40), and severe (40+). Mercer remains in the 'low' risk category and now ranks in the top 15th percentile in the global Paper and Forestry industry sector. In this latest assessment, Mercer achieved a 'Strong' management rating across all material ESG issues and maintained 'Low' or 'Negligible' risk ratings in key areas, including emissions, effluent, waste, land use, biodiversity, occupational health and safety, and corporate governance. These results reflect Mercer's transparent and increasingly comprehensive sustainability disclosures, as well as its ongoing improvement in environmental performance and commitment to social responsibility. 'Our improved rating reflects tangible progress in how we manage key ESG risks—especially in emissions tracking, permitting, governance, and oversight. These are measurable areas where our teams have elevated performance and consistency across operations,' highlighted Bill Adams, Mercer's Chief Sustainability Officer. To learn more about Mercer's approach to sustainability and risk management, including our latest ESG disclosures and performance data, please visit our website at . 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 (air-dried tonnes, ADTMs), 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. For further information on the company, please visit its website at . About Morningstar Sustainalytics Morningstar Sustainalytics is a leading ESG data, research, and ratings firm that supports investors around the world with the development and implementation of responsible investment strategies. For more than 30 years, the firm has been at the forefront of developing high-quality, innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of global investors. Today, Morningstar Sustainalytics works with hundreds of the world's leading asset managers and pension funds who incorporate ESG information and assessments into their investment processes. The firm also works with hundreds of companies and their financial intermediaries to help them consider material sustainability factors in policies, practices, and capital projects. Morningstar Sustainalytics has analysts around the world with varied multidisciplinary expertise across more than 40 industry groups. For more information, visit About Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings Morningstar Sustainalytics' ESG Risk Rating measures a company's exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and how well a company is managing those risks. This multi-dimensional way of measuring ESG risk combines the concepts of management and exposure to arrive at an assessment of overall ESG risk, i.e., a total unmanaged ESG risk score or the ESG Risk Rating, that is comparable across all industries. Sustainalytics' ESG Risk Rating provides a quantitative measure of unmanaged ESG risk and distinguishes between five levels of risk: negligible, low, medium, high, and severe. Learn more about the ESG Risk Ratings here: . This press release contains information developed by Sustainalytics ( Such information and data are proprietary of Sustainalytics and/or its third-party suppliers (Third Party Data) and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement of any product or project nor investment advice and are not warranted to be complete, timely, accurate or suitable for a particular purpose. Their use is subject to conditions available at . Forward-Looking Statements The preceding includes forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Words such as 'expects', 'anticipates', 'are optimistic that', 'projects', 'intends', 'designed', 'will', 'believes', 'estimates', 'may', 'could' and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the highly cyclical nature of our business, raw material costs, our level of indebtedness, competition, foreign exchange and interest rate fluctuations, our use of derivatives, expenditures for capital projects, environmental regulation and compliance, disruptions to our production, market conditions and other risk factors listed from time to time in our SEC reports. APPROVED BY: William D. McCartney Chairman of the Board +1 604 684-1099 Juan Carlos Bueno Chief Executive Officer +1 604 684-1099
Globe and Mail
27-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Mercer International Inc. Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International Inc. ('Mercer' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, Fit for Future: Transition and Transformation. The report outlines, among other things, the Company's progress towards its 2030 sustainability goals. Juan Carlos Bueno, President and CEO, stated: 'In 2024, we applied the same operational discipline to our sustainability efforts that we bring to all areas of our business. We focused on where Mercer can make the most meaningful contribution—reducing emissions at the source, improving resource efficiency, and advancing renewable bioproducts. These steps reflect our learning and commitment to a long-term, practical impact that we believe will add value to our overall business.' Bill Adams, Chief Sustainability Officer, added: 'We recognize that credibility in sustainability comes from transparency and benchmarking. In 2024, we prioritized ESG governance by securing third-party assurance of our emissions data and aligning with evolving disclosure standards. These efforts helped improve our Sustainalytics ESG risk rating and position Mercer as a reliable partner for investors, customers, and communities who increasingly expect clear and consistent sustainability performance.' 2024 Highlights Selected highlights of accomplishments include: Climate & Emissions 83% of fuel-based energy came from renewable sources, advancing toward the Company's 90% target by 2030. Completed Mercer's third climate scenario analysis, enhancing climate risk assessment and disclosure. Waste & Resource Efficiency Landfill waste totaled 16.6 kg/ADMT—a 24% improvement over the 2019 baseline—advancing toward the 30% reduction target by 2030. Water consumption at pulp mills declined 8% year-over-year due to operational efficiencies. Employee Safety The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) improved 25%, from 3.68 to 2.76. ESG Governance & Reporting Released Mercer's first Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) aligned report on nature-related risks and dependencies. Completed a double materiality assessment designed to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) requirements. Recognition Received the 2024 SFI President's Award for leadership in mass timber and supply chain certification. Improved Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating to 17.6 (low risk), down from 21.4 in 2023. Looking Ahead Mercer's 2024 Sustainability Report reflects the Company's continued commitment to measurable, science-based progress. As Mercer advances toward its 2030 goals, it remains focused on integrating sustainability into core business decisions, building trust through transparency, and delivering long-term value for stakeholders. The full report is available at About Us 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. For more information about the company and to read the full report, please visit its website at The preceding includes forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "are optimistic that", "projects", "intends", "designed", "will", "believes", "estimates", "may", "could" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the highly cyclical nature of our business, raw material costs, our level of indebtedness, competition, foreign exchange and interest rate fluctuations, our use of derivatives, expenditures for capital projects, environmental regulation and compliance, disruptions to our production, market conditions and other risk factors listed from time to time in our SEC reports. APPROVED BY: William D. McCartney Chairman +1 (604) 684-1099 Juan Carlos Bueno Chief Executive Officer +1 (604) 684-1099
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mercer International Inc. Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International Inc. ('Mercer' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, Fit for Future: Transition and Transformation. The report outlines, among other things, the Company's progress towards its 2030 sustainability goals. Juan Carlos Bueno, President and CEO, stated: 'In 2024, we applied the same operational discipline to our sustainability efforts that we bring to all areas of our business. We focused on where Mercer can make the most meaningful contribution—reducing emissions at the source, improving resource efficiency, and advancing renewable bioproducts. These steps reflect our learning and commitment to a long-term, practical impact that we believe will add value to our overall business.' Bill Adams, Chief Sustainability Officer, added: 'We recognize that credibility in sustainability comes from transparency and benchmarking. In 2024, we prioritized ESG governance by securing third-party assurance of our emissions data and aligning with evolving disclosure standards. These efforts helped improve our Sustainalytics ESG risk rating and position Mercer as a reliable partner for investors, customers, and communities who increasingly expect clear and consistent sustainability performance.' 2024 Highlights Selected highlights of accomplishments include: Climate & Emissions 83% of fuel-based energy came from renewable sources, advancing toward the Company's 90% target by 2030. Completed Mercer's third climate scenario analysis, enhancing climate risk assessment and disclosure. Waste & Resource Efficiency Landfill waste totaled 16.6 kg/ADMT—a 24% improvement over the 2019 baseline—advancing toward the 30% reduction target by 2030. Water consumption at pulp mills declined 8% year-over-year due to operational efficiencies. Employee Safety The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) improved 25%, from 3.68 to 2.76. ESG Governance & Reporting Released Mercer's first Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) aligned report on nature-related risks and dependencies. Completed a double materiality assessment designed to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) requirements. Recognition Received the 2024 SFI President's Award for leadership in mass timber and supply chain certification. Improved Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating to 17.6 (low risk), down from 21.4 in 2023. Looking Ahead Mercer's 2024 Sustainability Report reflects the Company's continued commitment to measurable, science-based progress. As Mercer advances toward its 2030 goals, it remains focused on integrating sustainability into core business decisions, building trust through transparency, and delivering long-term value for stakeholders. The full report is available at About Us 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. For more information about the company and to read the full report, please visit its website at The preceding includes forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "are optimistic that", "projects", "intends", "designed", "will", "believes", "estimates", "may", "could" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the highly cyclical nature of our business, raw material costs, our level of indebtedness, competition, foreign exchange and interest rate fluctuations, our use of derivatives, expenditures for capital projects, environmental regulation and compliance, disruptions to our production, market conditions and other risk factors listed from time to time in our SEC reports. APPROVED BY: William D. McCartney Chairman +1 (604) 684-1099 Juan Carlos Bueno Chief Executive Officer +1 (604) 684-1099
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mercer International Inc. Announces Conference Call for First Quarter 2025 Results
NEW YORK, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International (NASDAQ: MERC) will release its first quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2025 on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after the close of the market. Juan Carlos Bueno, President and Chief Executive Officer and Richard Short, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, will be hosting a conference call on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 am ET to discuss the results. The conference call will be available to interested parties live over the Internet through a webcast by clicking on or copying and pasting the following link into their web browser: A link to the webcast is also available on the Investor Relations section of the company's webpage. For those unable to participate in the live webcast, a replay of the webcast will be archived and accessible through the same link on the Company's website at call can be accessed by dialing one of the following: USA Local - New York: (646) 307-1963USA & Canada Toll Free: (800) 715-9871Canada - Toronto: (647) 932-3411Germany - Frankfurt: +49 69 589964217Germany - Toll-Free: +49 800 0001007 When prompted by the operator, quote Conference ID 6942637 or Conference Name 'Mercer International's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call' to ensure you are on the right call. Mercer International Inc. is a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the United States and Canada with consolidated annual production capacity of 2.1 million tonnes of pulp, 960 million board feet of lumber, 210,000 cubic meters of cross-laminated timber, 45,000 cubic meters of glulam, 17 million pallets and 230,000 metric tonnes of biofuels. For further information, please visit APPROVED BY: Juan Carlos BuenoPresident & CEO604-684-1099Richard Short, CPA, CACFO & Secretary604-684-1099
