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Billerud

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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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92

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

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Billerud's score of 92 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Billerud's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Billerud reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,711,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 686,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 9,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 274,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based), while Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 3,016,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 3,910,000,000 kg CO2e. Billerud has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 59% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C trajectory. Furthermore, Billerud has committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050 at the latest. They also plan to set a net zero target in 2024, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company has a specific goal to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from outgoing transports by 2050. Overall, Billerud's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
127,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
412,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Billerud's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is high 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. This request for Billerud is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Billerud is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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