Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom, officially known as Ahlstrom-Munksjö, is a global leader in fibre-based materials, headquartered in Finland (FI). Founded in 1851, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Ahlstrom operates primarily in the specialty paper and advanced materials sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for filtration, medical, and food packaging applications. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality products, which include filtration media, medical fabrics, and food packaging materials. Ahlstrom's unique approach combines advanced technology with a deep understanding of customer needs, positioning it as a trusted partner in various industries. With a rich history and a dedication to innovation, Ahlstrom continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a key player in the global market.
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Industry Average
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Ahlstrom's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ahlstrom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ahlstrom Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 970,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 466,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,299,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. Ahlstrom has set ambitious near-term targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Ahlstrom is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also based on the 2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Ahlstrom's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the forest and paper products sector.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 291,991,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 | 000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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