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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Billerud's score of 53 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. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 59% by 2030 from a 2016 base year. Additionally, Billerud is committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Billerud's emissions data reflects a significant focus on sustainability within the containers and packaging sector, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company has also pledged to maintain no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, further enhancing its environmental responsibility. These targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Billerud's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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Add to project| 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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Billerud 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.
