Essity

Essity's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Essity reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising 1.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4.4 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase from 2024, where total emissions were about 9.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1.2 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4.4 billion kg CO2e. Essity has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% and Scope 3 emissions by 35% by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified under the "Well-below 2°C" scenario. In addition to these targets, Essity is committed to recovering all solid production waste by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. The company’s long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, reinforcing its dedication to combating climate change and promoting environmental responsibility.