Metsa
Metsä Group, headquartered in Finland (FI), is a leading player in the forest industry, specialising in sustainable wood supply and innovative bioproducts. Founded in 1947, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, particularly in the Nordic region, and has made significant strides in promoting sustainable forestry practices. Metsä Group's core offerings include high-quality wood products, paper, and packaging solutions, all designed with a focus on sustainability and circular economy principles. Their commitment to innovation is evident in their development of bioproducts that contribute to a greener future. Recognised for its market leadership, Metsä Group has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable forestry and a robust supply chain that supports eco-friendly practices. With a strong emphasis on quality and sustainability, Metsä Group continues to set benchmarks in the forest industry.
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Metsa's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Metsä reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 192,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 84,989,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and about 1,789,138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw emissions of approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 202,227,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at 3,747,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1,792,006,000 kg CO2e. Metsä has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 100% reduction in fossil-based Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This initiative is part of their broader goal to achieve fossil-free production across all mills by the end of the same year. Additionally, they have a joint target with Royal Wagenborg to reduce carbon emissions from marine transport by 30% per tonne per mile from 2021 levels by 2030. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their commitments and performance are independently reported. Metsä's proactive approach to sustainability reflects its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint significantly in the coming years.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 310,232,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 296,282,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,058,455,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Metsa is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
