The highly regarded international accolade was presented live at the world recycling body's annual convention in Gothenburg, recognising outstanding contributions, visionary leadership, and operational excellence within the global paper recycling sector.

Dr Sabri Çimen, representing Eren Holding, took to the stage to accept the award on behalf of the group, cementing the organisation's position as a world-class leader in circular economy infrastructure and green technology investment.

The Papyrus Award is reserved for organisations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to pushing the boundaries of recycling efficiency, environmental stewardship, and long-term industrial vision. For Eren Holding, this recognition arrives at a pivotal moment as the group accelerates its massive international expansion, including the landmark redevelopment of Shotton Mill Limited in North Wales. Under the leadership of the Eren family, the Shotton site is currently undergoing a monumental transformation to become one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable paper mills in the United Kingdom. The project, which includes the installation of state-of-the-art paper machines and associated energy and water treatment infrastructure, is designed to recycle hundreds of thousands of tonnes of recovered fibre, transforming it into high-quality, fully recycled products.

Accepting the award on behalf of the group, Dr Sabri Çimen highlighted that the accolade belongs to the thousands of employees across the wider Eren network whose hard work and determination drive the company's sustainable ethos forward.

"Receiving the Papyrus Award from the Bureau of International Recycling is an immense honour for everyone at Eren Holding," said Dr Sabri Çimen. "We accept this award not just as a recognition of what we have built so far, but as a validation of our long-term philosophy. The Eren family has always believed that true industrial success lies in combining scale with humility, and technology with a deep responsibility to our planet. "As we deploy this world-class recycling expertise into transformative projects like Shotton Mill in the United Kingdom, our ambition remains clear: to prove that heavy industry can be a force for environmental good, supporting local communities and shaping a truly sustainable future for the global paper sector."

For the growing workforce at Shotton Mill Limited, this global recognition reinforces the calibre of the parent organisation guiding the North Wales site through its fast-paced construction and redevelopment phase. It signals to stakeholders from local community members to officials in the Senedd and Westminster that the investment at Shotton is backed by award-winning, globally verified excellence in recycling innovation.

As Shotton Mill continues to track against its strict Key Performance Indicators for safety, efficiency, and carbon reduction, the Papyrus Award serves as a proud reminder that the site is structurally woven into a global success story.

The entire team at Shotton Mill extends its warmest congratulations to Dr Sabri Çimen and the wider Eren Holding family on this well-deserved international honour.