Greta vs. SCA: Nestlé reduces purchases from northern Sweden suppliers

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has once again drawn international attention to forestry in northern Sweden. In recent weeks, she joined activists in Arjeplog to physically block logging operations conducted by SCA through a subcontractor, halting the harvesting of old-growth pine forests. The action highlighted ongoing conflicts between forestry companies, local Sámi communities, and environmental groups over land use, biodiversity, and Indigenous rights. Following these protests, food giant Nestlé announced it will reduce its purchases of virgin fibre from northern Sweden, citing risks linked to land use, biodiversity loss, and Indigenous community rights. Nestlé is phasing out purchases ...