Ahlstrom joins UN Global Compact initiative

(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Ahlstrom Corporation PRESS RELEASE 16.2.2010 at 09.00Ahlstrom Corporation has signed the United Nations Global compact initiative andhas been registered as a participant by the United Nations Global CompactOffice.By supporting the initiative, Ahlstrom commits to voluntarily advancesustainability with its stakeholders. Ahlstrom also wants to send a strongmessage along the value chain that it is alert to the environmental and socialmatters and is taking active steps to incorporate them in its strategy and riskmanagement.Ahlstrom's Code of Conduct and sustainability strategy are well in line with theten principles of the UN Global Compact. Ahlstrom applies a three leggedapproach in the management of sustainability in its value chain: sustainablesupply chain of raw materials, ecologically efficient manufacturing and aholistic lifecycle thinking of its products. Economic, social and environmentalresponsibilities are taken into account in all three areas.The UN Global Compact is a strategic policy initiative for businesses that arecommitted to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universallyaccepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment andanti-corruption.Further information:Anna Maija WessmanVice President, SustainabilityTel. +358 (0)10 888 4185Distribution:Main mediawww.ahlstrom.com Ahlstrom in briefAhlstrom is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing ofhigh performance nonwovens and specialty papers. Ahlstrom's products are used ina large variety of everyday applications, such as filters, wipes, flooring,labels, and tapes. Based upon its unique fiber expertise and innovativeapproach, the company has a strong market position in several business areas inwhich it operates. Ahlstrom's 5,800 employees serve customers via sales officesand production facilities in more than 20 countries on six continents. In 2009,Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.6 billion. Ahlstrom's share is quoted onthe NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. The company website is at www.ahlstrom.com.[HUG#1384525]

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