Billerud
Billerud, officially known as BillerudKorsnäs, is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 2012 through the merger of Billerud and Korsnäs, the company has established a strong presence in Europe and North America, focusing on the paper and packaging industry. Billerud is renowned for its innovative products, including high-quality paper and board solutions that prioritise sustainability and performance. Their unique approach to packaging not only enhances product protection but also reduces environmental impact, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, Billerud has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a key player in the packaging sector. The company continues to lead the way in developing eco-friendly materials that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Billerud's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Billerud's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Billerud reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,873,359,000 kg CO2e, comprising 778,627,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 389,370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,006,061,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, with targets set to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Previously, Billerud had committed to a more ambitious target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 59% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Billerud's emissions data shows a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with a notable reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 4,945,000,000 kg CO2e in 2014 to 778,627,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company is also committed to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, further enhancing its sustainability profile.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,945,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,300,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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