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Grupo Saica, commonly referred to as Saica, is a leading paperboard mill company headquartered in Spain. Established in 1931, the company has grown to become a prominent player within the paper and packaging industry, with a strong presence across Europe. Saica specialises in the production of high-quality recycled paperboard and corrugated packaging solutions, recognised for their sustainability and innovation.
With a focus on environmentally responsible manufacturing, Saica’s core products serve diverse sectors including retail, food, and industrial packaging. The company’s commitment to quality and eco-friendly practices has positioned it as a market leader in the paperboard industry. Saica’s extensive operational footprint and continuous investment in technology underscore its reputation for reliability and industry excellence.
+16 vs industry average
Grupo Saica’s score of 35 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Paperboard Mills is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Paperboard Mills industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Grupo Saica, a prominent player in the Paperboard Mills industry headquartered in ES, reported 3,076,735,000 kg CO2e in total emissions for 2023. This figure is comprised of approximately 1,307,621,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 173,760,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based) emissions. Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 1,595,354,000 kg CO2e.
In 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 3,156,851,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 1,326,101,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 162,344,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 1,668,406,000 kg CO2e.
Grupo Saica has demonstrated a commitment to decarbonisation, setting ambitious targets. These include a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 35.00% by 2034 from a 2022 base year. Furthermore, they aim for a 58.80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions linked to the production of products and services by 2034, also from a 2022 baseline.
Beyond these, Grupo Saica has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has set a long-term target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This commitment includes near-term targets such as reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% by 2033 (from a 2022 base year), and a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. They also aim to reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions from power generation by 81.8% per MWh by 2033. Longer-term, the company aims for a 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from the 2022 baseline. A specific long-term target also includes reducing Scope 1 GHG emissions from power generation by 97.2% per MWh by 2040.
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2033
58.8% reduction in Scope 1
Saica Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 58.8% by 2033 from 2022 base year.
2033
35% reduction in scope 3 total
Saica Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 35% within the same timeframe.
2050
Saica Group commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissio…
Saica Group commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
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Data year: 2023
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