Stora Enso controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2014
Environmental and social criticism of Guangxi operations
Stora Enso faced criticism and allegations related to environmental and social impacts associated with plantation and mill development in Guangxi, China. The subject has been discussed in reporting and advocacy materials concerning land, forestry and local communities.
2010
Allegations concerning North American accounting
A Swedish television documentary reported allegations that accounting practices had obscured losses connected with the North American business sale and that dividend payments may have been supported by manipulated figures. The allegations were publicly disputed and the reference material does not establish a final finding resolving every claim.
2001
Paper cartel fine
Stora Enso and Metsä Group were fined €500,000 for forming a cartel. The matter became a competition-law controversy associated with the company’s paper business.