Business Wire·Sep 8, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

Clearwater Paper Releases 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress and Achievements

Clearwater Paper Corporation released its 2026 Sustainability Report detailing progress toward multiyear goals aligned with the "Everyday Responsibility" framework.
The report covers three pillars: Resource Stewardship, Trusted Products, & Thriving People and Communities.
CEO Arsen Kitch noted that despite a 2025 supply-driven industry downturn, the company focused on cost management, customer service, & capital investments for asset performance.
Key 2025 safety achievements include a lost-time injury rate reduction of over 50% year over year & a safety risk reduction of more than 20%.
The company reduced Scope 2 emissions & integrated the Augusta facility into its greenhouse gas emissions reporting processes.
Water intake intensity improved by 6%, advancing toward the 2030 goal of a 10% reduction.
The Lewiston & Cypress Bend mills received Biodegradable Products Institute compostable certification for most folding carton & food-service grades.
Clearwater Paper launched Velora™, a new lightweight paperboard option, in early 2026.
The company continued community support through charitable giving, grants, volunteerism, & sustainability education initiatives.