As a family-owned company, PALM produces corrugated base papers and graphic papers using recovered paper as its raw material. The corrugated base papers are further processed into innovative packaging solutions, including at PALM's own corrugated board and packaging plants. With five paper mills and 33 corrugated board plants across Europe, PALM is consistently committed to closed-loop material cycles. Recovered paper forms the main raw material basis for the production of new paper and corrugated board packaging.
A key element of PALM's sustainability strategy is the continuous development of resource-efficient paper products. With innovative paper grades such as Palm Kraft, PALM offers high-performance alternatives to virgin fibre papers made from 100% recovered paper. At the same time, lower grammages help to reduce material consumption. Paper machine PM 5, which was commissioned at the Aalen site in 2021, demonstrates how product innovation and modern production technology go hand in hand.
The jury particularly emphasised that recycling, papermaking and packaging production at PALM form part of an integrated value chain. The combination of raw material recovery, innovative product development and the continuous modernisation of production facilities was a decisive factor in PALM's selection as a finalist.
The nomination reinforces PALM's commitment to actively shaping the sustainable transformation of the paper and packaging industry and continuously advancing the responsible use of resources.
The winners of the German Sustainability Award for Companies 2027 will be announced at an awards ceremony in Düsseldorf on 3 December 2026. Under the motto “Strong Through Transformation”, the German Sustainability Award brings together representatives from business, politics, science and civil society. As part of the event, PALM will also provide insights into its business divisions and sustainable product and production solutions.
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