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Heinzel Sustainability Profile

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Heinzel Group, a prominent player in the paper and wood industry, is headquartered in Austria (AT) and operates extensively across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1805, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and trading of high-quality paper products, wood-based materials, and innovative recycling solutions. Heinzel's core offerings include a diverse range of paper grades and sustainable wood products, distinguished by their commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Heinzel Group continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and eco-friendly solutions.

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68

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

Industry Benchmark

Heinzel's score of 68 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Heinzel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Heinzel Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,488,603,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 129,865,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 349,655,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 4,009,083,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 4,654,966,000 kg CO2e. Heinzel Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company aims for 75% of its suppliers, by emissions, to have science-based targets by 2028. Long-term goals are equally ambitious, with a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, both from a 2021 base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Heinzel's commitment to sustainable practices within the forestry and paper products sector.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
212,327,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
416,389,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
4,185,583,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Heinzel's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heinzel's primary industry is Paper Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Heinzel's Location?

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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 Heinzel is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Heinzel's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Heinzel's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 4% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 37% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
37%
Processing of Sold Products
34%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
11%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
10%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Heinzel's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Heinzel has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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