OECD’s national contact point in France has concluded the assessment of a complaint related to the sales and closure process of UPM Docelles mill. As a result of this review, OECD has acknowledged that UPM has acted in accordance with all applicable laws, implemented the social plan and set up a voluntary sales process. However, OECD states that UPM has not fully complied with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in its sales efforts to find alternative use for the Docelles mill. In addition, UPM representatives have met the OECD’s National Point of Contacts several times and have worked in good co-operation with OECD by giving needed information about the process.
UPM announced the sale or other exit of UPM Docelles paper mill in France in January 2013. The action was part of UPM’s plan to permanently reduce paper capacity in Europe.
