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Cepi is the European association representing

the paper industry. We offer a wide range of

renewable and recyclable wood-based fibre

solutions to EU citizens: from packaging to

textile, hygiene and tissue products, printing and

graphic papers as well as speciality papers, but

also bio-chemicals for food and

pharmaceuticals, bio-composites and bioenergy.

We are a responsible industry: 85% of our raw

materials are sourced in Europe and certified as

sustainable, 92% of the water we use is returned

in good condition to the environment. We are the

world champion in recycling at the rate of 71.4%.

At the forefront of the decarbonisation and

industrial transformation of our economy, we

embrace digitalisation and bring 21 billion value

addition to the European economy and €4.5

billion investments annually. Through its 18

national associations, Cepi gathers 490

companies operating 885 mills across Europe

and directly employing more than 179,000

people.