"UPM is a leading producer of biomaterials and renewable energy. Thus, UPM is essentially a cleantech company," says Hans Sohlström, UPM's Executive Vice President for Corporate Relations and Development.The Cleantech Finland network comprises nearly 100 Finnish companies that focus on environmental business. UPM is the first forest company to join the Cleantech network in Finland. Cleantech Finland links leading cleantech experts and channels Finnish expertise to meet global demand. The Cleantech Finland brand is owned by the Confederation of Finnish Industries."The core of cleantech cooperation involves networking with players in the industry, and cooperation will allow us to put new technological innovations into use more quickly and cost-effectively. Cleantech Finland membership supports our goals and implementation of the Biofore strategy," says Hans Sohlmström.