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Billerud AB, commonly referred to as Billerud, is a leading Swedish company specialising in the production of high-quality paper and paper-based packaging solutions. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company operates across several key regions, serving markets in Europe and beyond. Founded in 1907, Billerud has established a strong reputation for innovation and sustainability within the paper and paper products industry.
The company’s core offerings include kraft paper, cartonboard, and customised packaging solutions, distinguished by their focus on environmental responsibility and product durability. Billerud’s market position is reinforced by its commitment to renewable materials and advanced manufacturing processes, making it a notable player in sustainable packaging. With a history of strategic growth and industry recognition, Billerud continues to lead in delivering eco-friendly packaging solutions worldwide.
41
DitchCarbon score
+24 vs industry average
Billerud’s score of 41 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.732
20182025
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Billerud's reported carbon emissions
Billerud, a Swedish company in the Paper and paper products industry, reported Scope 1 emissions of 720,000,000 kg CO2e for 2025. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were 687,000,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2023, Billerud's total reported emissions were approximately 3,910,000,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 733,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 74,000,000 kg CO2e (or 258,000,000 kg CO2e location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of 3,103,000,000 kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories in 2023 were purchased goods and services (1,090,000,000 kg CO2e), processing of sold products (484,000,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (489,000,000 kg CO2e).
Billerud has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets commit Billerud AB to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, and processing of sold products are targeted for a 25% reduction within the same timeframe, all cascaded from Billerud AB (publ).
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Billerud’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
Billerud AB commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emiss…
Billerud AB commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
At risk0%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Billerud AB commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
Behind target90%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Billerud AB commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
Behind target90%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Billerud8 months ago
41
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