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Two decades of commitment to forests and sustainability

The Altri Group is celebrating 20 years since its founding. Over the years, Altri has grown with a strong sense of responsibility, a spirit of innovation and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Altri to acquire a majority stake in AeoniQ

Altri, leader in sustainable cellulosic pulp production, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in AeoniQ, marking a decisive leap into sustainable textiles.

A day with… Altri Florestal and Viveiros do Furadouro

The first edition of this initiative brought together 20 employees from across the Group’s companies, fulfilling its goal of offering a broader insight into the activities carried out, while also strengthening connections and encouraging the exchange of experiences.

Promoting biomass recovery in Mortágua

Altri, represented by Miguel Silveira, board member of Altri Florestal, has signed the Collaboration Agreement for the Intermunicipal Network of Containers for Forest and Agricultural Waste in Mortágua.

Altri’s Net Profit Reaches €7.6 Million in the First Carter

Altri Group’s total revenues reached 203.6 million euros in the first quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 8.6% compared to the first quarter of 2024, and an increase of 9.7% versus the fourth quarter of 2024.

Altri awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal

The Altri Group has once again been recognised with the Platinum Medal in the sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis. After scoring 78 points last year, the Group has further improved its rating to an impressive 88 out of 100, placing it in the top 1% of companies worldwide assessed by EcoVadis in the Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing sector.

Altri leads Paper & Pulpin 2024 ESG Risk Rating

The Altri Group has secured 1st place in the Paper & Pulp subcluster of the 2024 ESG Risk Rating by Morningstar Sustainalytics.

Altri strengthens presence in Galicia

With the acquisition of Greenalia Forest and Greenalia Logistics from Smarttia, the Altri Group is set to deepen its collaboration with local partners who adopt best practices in forest management. This move aims to promote job creation, boost current forest productivity in Galicia, and support the region’s economic and social development.

Protocol with the Zoo supports koalas’ diet

Altri Florestal and the Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoológico) have signed a collaboration agreement focused on the sustainability of the current and future koalas’ diet at the Zoo.

€75 million investment to convert Biotek into a soluble fibre plant

Altri is set to invest over €75 million in converting its Biotek mill in Vila Velha de Ródão for the production of dissolving wood pulp (DWP) – a sustainable raw material primarily used in the textile industry.

ESG best practices earn recognitionfrom Caixa Geral de Depósitos

The Altri Group has been awarded the Caixa ESG – Transparency & Performance Award at the second edition of the Caixa ESG Awards. This distinction recognises companies that demonstrate transparency and actively integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices into their management approach.

Caima Go Green winsthree international design awards

The commitment to sustainability and innovation continues to gain international recognition through a series of awards granted to a project developed by Caima, an industrial unit within the Altri Group.

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National Sustainability Award Honorable Mention for Altri

Altri, SGPS, S.A. received an honorable mention in the Circular Economy Large Companies category of the National Sustainability Award for the Celbi project’s fine granulometry fibrous material digester. The National Sustainability Award is an initiative by Jornal de Negócios.

601 million euros in revenue in the first nine months of 2023

Altri achieved a net profit of 28.2 million euros in the first nine months of the year.

KAIZEN awards Altri’s “2030 Commitment”

The Altri Group won the 12th edition of the KAIZEN Awards Portugal in the Sustainability category, for the work carried out under its “Commitment 2030,” focusing on the promotion and conservation of forests while implementing projects to reduce emissions of polluting gases into the atmosphere.

RFM SOMNII and BR FEST’s 2023 Official Sustainability Partner

The Altri Group was the Official Sustainability Partner of the RFM SOMNII and BR Fest 2023 festivals, opening a “door to the future” where best environmental practices ensure planet care, and where new talents can be part of a cutting-edge industry.

Altri welcomes 54 young people to the Summer Academy

This summer, Altri welcomed 54 young people, aged between 17 and 23, as part of the ‘23 Summer Academy.

National Sustainability Day

Altri celebrated National Sustainability Day with the children of its employees, making them Junior Ambassadors of Altri Sustainability.

Prime Minister visits Caima’s new biomass plant

António Costa, the Prime Minister of Portugal, visited the cellulose fiber production unit Caima of the Altri Group.

Biospot Biotek inaugurated with children from Vila Velha de Ródão

One of Altri’s commitments by 2030 is to develop 13 Biodiversity Stations (EBIO) and biospots. In June, Altri celebrated the new Biotek biospot with 55 children from schools in Vila Velha de Ródão. Currently, the Group has seven EBIO and biospots.

Altri joins the Portuguese Integrity Platform

Altri joined the PPI at the membership ceremony held during the “Integrity Forum,” part of the ESGWEEK, representing the Group’s commitment to integrity and SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Effective Institutions.

Altri ranks in the global top 5 in sustainable companies in the Paper and Forest cluster

With an overall score of 14.7 points in Sustainalytics’ ESG Risk Ratings, the Altri Group climbed to the fourth position in the Paper and Pulp sector, among 59 companies worldwide, being one of the best-performing companies globally in sustainability.

Participation in the Business & Human Rights Accelerator by the UN Global Compact

By participating in the United Nations Global Compact’s Business & Human Rights Accelerator, Altri took a step forward in advocating for human rights.

Altri in the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis

The Altri Group was awarded the Platinum Medal in the assessment conducted by EcoVadis, an entity that analyzes companies in the areas of Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

Biotek, Caima e Celbi renovam o Estatuto de Inovadoras concedido pela COTEC

A Biotek, Caima e Celbi e foram distinguidas com o Estatuto INOVADORA COTEC Portugal de 2023.

Mural pays homage to the men and women of the sea

A ceramic mural, commemorating the fishermen and fishmongers of Leirosa, was designed and developed by Conceição Ruiva and José Cosme, sponsored by Celbi. The work depicts toil. The fishing happens at sea, but the most arduous work takes place on the land, before the boats are launched and after they have landed.

On the origins of the paper industry

The book “Celulose da Caima – 130 anos” {about the 130-year history of cellulose production at the Caima factory}, written by Jorge Custódio, was the result of a deep dive into the history, archaeology and documents of the factories at both Albergaria-a-Velha (which no longer exists) and Constância-Sul. The subject of the book is the […]

Grande Prémio APCE

Altri won the APCE Grand Prize, in the “Sustainability and ESG: Sustainability Report” category, with its 2020 Sustainability Report. The Grand Prize recognises excellence and professionalism in Portuguese communication projects.

Altri earns 19.6 million euros in the first quarter

The Altri Group achieved a net profit of 19.6 million euros in the first three months of the year, a 34.3% decrease compared to the same period last year, as a result of the global slowdown in pulp demand. This situation reinforces Altri Group’s focus on transforming its profile, with a greater emphasis on bioeconomy […]

“Towards COP27” Manifesto

BCSD Portugal launched the “Towards COP27” manifesto with a series of proposals to develop and implement the European Climate Law. Over 80 Portuguese companies have signed up, including Altri.

<strong>Joining <em>#act4natureportugal</em></strong>

Joining #act4natureportugal

At the end of last year, the Altri Group joined #act4natureportugal, which is a project promoted by BCSD Portugal, within the remit of the act4natureinternational initiative, launched in France in 2018. Mission: to mobilise companies to protect biodiversity.

<strong>Altri at the <em>Iberian Equity Awards</em></strong>

Altri at the Iberian Equity Awards

Last December Altri was awarded the prize for the “Most Improved IR Program”, in the “Small Caps” category, in the 1st edition of the Iberian Equity Awards, organised by the Associación Española para las Relaciones con Inversores (AERI).

Manifesto for Nature

The Business Council For Sustainable Development (BCSD) Portugal put together the manifesto “For an agreement for Nature at COP15”, to be presented at the UN biodiversity conference held in Canada in December. Altri was one of the signatories of the manifesto.

Celbi supports Artes à Praia project

This initiative is a partnership between the Associação de Moradores da Praia da Leirosa residents’ association and the Associação da Amizade e das Artes Galego Portuguesa {Galician-Portuguese Association for Friendship and Arts}, which brings together various artists to create paintings and produce tile panels at select points in Praia da Leirosa. It’s aim is to pay homage to the […]

Caima supports students from Constância

Since 2011, the Association of Entrepreneurs for Social Inclusion {Associação Empresários pela Inclusão Social (EPIS)} has been providing additional stimulus and support to promote the social inclusion of youngsters at risk of underachieving or dropping out of school. With this aim in mind, the EPIS launched a social grant scheme to reward good social inclusion […]

One year of special lunches at Celtejo

Celtejo’s special lunches celebrated one year in September 2019. During this period a total of twenty events were held with the main purpose of recognizing the team’s commitment and success. These events celebrated not only important dates and production milestones but also all the team members birthdays. Themed events celebrating the beginning of the Seasons, […]

Celbi recognised as one of the best companies in Portugal

Exame has, for the 11th time, named Celulose Beira Industrial, SA as the country’s best company operating in the base materials market. For three decades, Exame magazine, in partnership with Informa DB and Deloitte, has been surveying and analysing the 500 Biggest and Best Companies in Portugal, segmented into 13 areas of business activity. The […]

Celbi awarded the Social Responsibility prize

The 8th FigueiraTV Gala took place on 13th April, at Figueira Casino’s Caffé room. The event, which formed part of the celebrations to mark the 9th anniversary of the FigueiraTV news project, threw the spotlight on the people, companies, institutions and events which made an impact on the district and region throughout the year. Out […]

Altri scoops Best Performance award at Euronext Lisbon

Europe Open For Business was the themeof the 2019 joint edition of the Via Bolsa and Euronext Lisbon Awards event held Altri scoops Best Performance award at Euronext Lisbon Europe Open For Business was the theme of the 2019 joint edition of the Via Bolsa and Euronext Lisbon Awards event held on 19th February. The […]

Promoting the circular economy of the forest in schools

CELPA – The Paper Industry Association, and its members have for the first time developed an educational project to raise environmental awareness focused on the theme of the Circular Economy, taking the good practices employed by the pulp, paper and card industry as an example. As part of the International Day of Forests, on 21st […]

Biodiversity Stations

The properties owned by Altri Florestal include areas of production (chiefly eucalyptus), of conservation and of protection, used in various different ways. The conservation areas bring together a series of natural assets, where biodiversity plays a major role and is pivotal in the classification of such areas. In light of this, Altri Florestal has partnered […]

Góis wants to make good use of the forest biomass from the area

Góis Municipal Council, Altri and Góis Municipal Forestry Association (AFCGóis) signed a protocol whereby Altri commits to purchase the residual forest biomass produced in the municipality of Góis. In turn, the local authority will create and implement several forest biomass Receiving Units throughout the county, which will be managed by AFCGóis. This agreement envisages initiatives […]

Portuguese ambassador in Beijing visits Caima

Portugal has had a new ambassador in China since January of this year. José Augusto Duarte, a recent arrival in Beijing, makes no bones about how strategically important China is to Portugal, and praises the excellent state of Portuguese / Chinese relations. The diplomat feels that if a good political understanding is the backbone of […]

Celbi sponsors the voluntary clean-up of Leirosa Beach

For the fourth year running, Celbi sponsored the clean-up of the beach at Leirosa. Over two hundred and fifty men, women and children took part in the initiative.

Seeking a bright future

Figueira da Foz City Council organised the latest Job Fair, V Mostra de Ofertas Vocacionais e de Emprego – MOVE 2018.

Caima honoured by the Portuguese-ChineseChamber of Commerce and Industry

During the 4th Portugal-China Gala, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said that he hopes to welcome China’s President Xi Jinping in 2018 on a State visit to Portugal, and added that he believes Portuguese-Chinese relations “are perhaps the best they’ve ever been”. The Gala was preceded by a conference, with discussion about Portugal’s position regarding China’s […]

Supporting the Constância Volunteer Firemen

For many years, Caima has had a protocol on cooperation with the Constância Voluntary Fire Brigade. The basis of this protocol is to perform joint activities.

Celbi wins export award

Celbi scooped the prize as the Best Large Export Company – Tradables. The Export and Internationalisation Awards are a partnership formed by Novo Banco and Jornal de Negócios which recognises companies successful in international expansion.

Serra da Estrela welcomes Celtejo’s Summer Party

The infamous Celtejo Summer Party returned in 2017 with the theme Ain’t no Mountain High Enough, by Marvin Gaye. Ain’t no mountain high enough. Ain’t no geographical or physical obstacle which will stop or discourage Celtejo from achieving its goals.

Supporting the Pomonas Camonianas tradition

10th June is Portugal’s National Day, Camões Day and Day of the Portuguese Communities. Constância took advantage of the date to celebrate Portugal’s greatest writer, and the town’s ties to the poet’s memory.

A television channel at Celtejo

MyCeltejoChannel started broadcasting in August 2017. Nine hours of broadcasts every day, with contents produced by the Celtejo Communication Group and by an audiovisual production company, Em Relevo.

Nersant visits Caima

A group of over 20 business leaders from the Associação Empresarial da Região de Santarém (Nersant) {Santarém Region Business Association} visited Caima as part of the Ribatejo Empreende programme. This initiative aims to serve as a platform for business leaders from the region to share their experiences, thereby encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.

Celtejo sets an eco-friendly example

Over the last few months, Celtejo’s name has been brought up in the social media and on other platforms, as the body most responsible for polluting the Tagus River. The company was left with no choice but to take legal action to set the record straight and to put an end to the efamatory comments which bear no resemblance to the truth.