Sustainability

Sustainability is at the core of our business

Sustainability at Innomost is built into the very foundation of our materials. By upcycling renewable forest industry side streams into high-performance biobased ingredients, we enable our partners to reduce environmental impact while maintaining industrial quality and scalability.

Our sustainability approach is structured around the following pillars

  • Circular economy
    Circular economy is at the core of our business. We operate within a circular economy model by transforming underutilised forest industry side streams into valuable raw materials. This approach extends the lifecycle of natural resources and reduces dependence on virgin fossil-based inputs.
  • Upcycling of industrial side streams
    Our raw materials are derived from birch bark side streams generated by the forest industry. By upcycling these certified streams into functional, high-value ingredients, we prevent waste and unlock new material value without increasing pressure on natural ecosystems.
  • Renewable raw materials
    Innomost’s materials are based on renewable forest resources. By replacing fossil-based ingredients with biobased alternatives, we support a transition towards more sustainable and resilient material systems.
  • Resource efficiency
    We maximise the value extracted from each raw material through efficient processing and high material yield. This enables reduced resource consumption and improved material efficiency across the value chain.
  • Reduced carbon footprint
    By utilising biobased and upcycled raw materials, our solutions contribute to lowering carbon emissions compared to conventional fossil-based alternatives.
  • Safe & non-toxic chemistry
    Our materials are developed with a strong focus on safety for humans and the environment. We aim to provide high-performance ingredients that meet growing demands for non-toxic, environmentally responsible chemistry across multiple industries.
  • Traceability & transparency
    We ensure transparent sourcing and traceability throughout our value chain. This enables our partners to make informed, data-driven sustainability decisions and supports regulatory compliance and ESG reporting requirements.
  • Future-proof sustainability
    We develop materials that align with evolving sustainability regulations and market expectations. Our approach supports long-term compliance, innovation readiness, and responsible scalability for global B2B applications.

The Source of Birch Bark

Our raw material, birch bark, comes from Metsä Group, a large Finnish forest industry company. Metsä Group has a long experience of sustainable forest management and is one of the largest birch wood processors in Europe.

Circular economy forms the base for Metsä Group´s operations. The forests are managed sustainably, and every part of the tree is used as efficiently as possible. In Metsä Group, every production side stream is valuable.

Metsä Group’s sustainable forest management practices ensure that different aspects of sustainability are considered, and the use does not exceed the rate of growth. 

The origin of wood is known, and the chain of custody certification provides the proof that origin, legality and sustainability are realised throughout the supply chain. Metsä Group supports PEFC (PEFC/02-31-03) and FSC® (FSC-C014476) certifications.