Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Metsa's score of 41 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Metsa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Metsa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,999,098,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 201,984,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,747,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 1,792,006,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Metsa has shown a trend in its emissions data. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 2,682,222,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 264,961,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 142,436,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,274,825,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Metsa has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within the forestry and paper industry, which is increasingly under pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce carbon footprints. Metsa's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon impact, although further commitments to reduction strategies would be beneficial in aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
310,232,000
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Scope 2
296,282,000
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Scope 3
1,058,455,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Metsa's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Metsa is headquartered in FI, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Metsa is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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