June 5, 2025 (The Navigator Co. (Portucel) (via LinkedIn)) –
The Navigator Company, a leading Portuguese paper and pulp producer, posted 11 LinkedIn updates from May 29 to June 5, 2025. The company's posts covered a range of topics, with a strong focus on sustainability, energy transition, and innovative product development. Let's delve into the key areas of focus for The Navigator Company during this period.
Energy Transition and Sustainability Initiatives
The Navigator Company demonstrated a strong commitment to energy transition and sustainability across its industrial sites. On Portugal's National Energy Day, the company highlighted three major projects set to launch in 2025, aimed at reducing electricity purchases and increasing renewable energy usage:
- A new Tissue steam turbine in Aveiro, projected to produce 60.5 GWh annually
- A new Paper steam turbine in Figueira da Foz, with an expected output of 21.9 GWh per year
- A Tissue photovoltaic power plant in Vila Velha de Ródão, anticipated to generate 14.1 GWh annually
These projects are expected to reduce the company's electricity purchases by 96.5 GWh and avoid over 15,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions (scope 2). The Navigator Company also highlighted that in 2024, 78% of its electricity production and 80% of its primary energy consumption came from renewable sources. Additionally, the company's operational efficiency projects have resulted in energy savings of approximately 100 GWh per year in recent years.
Energy transition projects boost sustainability
Renewable energy usage increases significantly
Sustainable Forestry and Cork Oak Production
On Portugal's National Cork Oak and Cork Day, The Navigator Company highlighted its role as one of the largest private cork oak producers in Portugal. The company emphasized the importance of cork oak forests, which represent 22.3% of Portugal's woodland area. Portugal is home to 34% of the world's cork oak ecosystem and is responsible for 45.6% of global cork production, leading the sector worldwide.
The Navigator Company also showcased its commitment to sustainable forest management, particularly in the production of Eucalyptus globulus, which serves as the raw material for their gKRAFT packaging paper. The company claims to produce up to seven times more square meters of packaging paper per hectare of forest compared to solutions made from Nordic pine, while maintaining responsible forest management practices.
Cork oak production highlights sustainability
Eucalyptus-based packaging outperforms alternatives
Innovative Product Development
The Navigator Company introduced BioShield, a new range of molded fiber products under their gKRAFT brand. This innovation represents the world's first molded fiber made from eucalyptus pulp and offers a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging in the food sector. The BioShield range includes plates, bowls, takeaway containers, and meat trays, all of which are:
- Produced from virgin Eucalyptus globulus fiber, sourced from sustainably managed forests
- 100% recyclable and/or compostable
- Certified for food contact, ensuring safety for consumers and businesses
This product launch aligns with the company's commitment to combating plastic pollution, which was the theme of World Environment Day 2025.
BioShield offers sustainable packaging solution
Innovative molded fiber tackles plastic pollution
Stakeholder Engagement and Education
The Navigator Company hosted a two-day sustainability event, bringing together around 70 clients and partners from various business areas. The event, themed "Navigator, on the right side of the future," focused on the company's 2030 Sustainability Agenda and the challenges posed by the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The program included presentations from industry experts, as well as visits to the company's nurseries, forest areas, and industrial complex, providing a comprehensive view of their value chain and sustainability practices.
In a separate initiative, the company combined World Environment Day and Children's Day in an educational event. In partnership with AFLOSOR, Navigator organized activities for children to learn about forest sustainability and paper production, emphasizing the circularity and environmental balance in their operations.
Sustainability event engages stakeholders
Educational event combines environment and children
The Navigator Company's LinkedIn activity during this period demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. From energy transition initiatives to sustainable forestry practices and innovative product development, the company continues to position itself as a leader in the paper and pulp industry, driving positive environmental change while maintaining economic viability.
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