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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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51

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Ahlstrom's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ahlstrom Oyj reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,290,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 970,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 466,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,859,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 1,307,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and Scope 2 emissions from approximately 500,000,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Ahlstrom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Ahlstrom plans 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 goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also based on the 2021 levels. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Ahlstrom's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
291,991,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Ahlstrom is headquartered in FI, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ahlstrom is committed to some 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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