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In contrast to many studies in the literature that focus primarily on compliance with emission limit values or the analysis of single parameters, this study proposes a benchmarking approach based on normalized performance indicators referenced to unit production (kg ADt\n                    <jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>\n                    , kg t\n                    <jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>\n                    ) and encompassing the entire upstream\u2013downstream chain. The analytical framework developed integrates key environmental indicators\u2014water and energy consumption, emissions to water (chemical oxygen demand, adsorbable organic halogens), and sludge generation\u2014thereby enabling a comprehensive, system-oriented assessment consistent with the Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BAT\/BREF) framework and CEPI recommendations. The analysis of four case studies demonstrates that the investigated plants operate within CEPI reference ranges; however, the dispersion of key performance indicators reveals considerable scope for further optimization. The results indicate that upstream factors, including bleaching intensity and recovered fiber quality, exert a stronger influence on total pollutant loads and sludge generation than effluent concentrations alone. Downstream treatment processes achieve comparable pollutant removal efficiencies; however, the associated environmental costs, in terms of energy and chemical consumption, are strongly dependent on wastewater characteristic. 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