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Holmen Sustainability Profile

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Holmen AB, a prominent player in the forestry and paper industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1609, Holmen has evolved into a leader in sustainable forest management, paper, and wood products, with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. The company’s core offerings include high-quality paper products, renewable energy solutions, and innovative wood-based materials. Holmen distinguishes itself through its focus on sustainability and circular economy principles, ensuring that its products are both eco-friendly and efficient. With a robust market position, Holmen has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in renewable energy and sustainable forestry practices. This dedication to sustainability not only enhances its reputation but also solidifies its role as a key contributor to the green transition in the industry.

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56

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

Holmen's score of 56 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Holmen's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Holmen AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,690,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 610,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 2,020,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 7,080,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne of pulp and paper by 2030, based on 2019 levels. Additionally, Holmen is committed to a 22% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from transport per tonne-kilometre by 2030. In 2023, Holmen's total emissions were approximately 6,750,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase from the previous year. The company has also inherited data from its parent organization, Holmen AB (publ), and is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes commitments for 35% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2025. Holmen's long-term strategy includes a significant focus on reducing fossil fuel use, with a target of a 90% reduction by 2020, which reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company operates within the Forest and Paper Products sector and is headquartered in Sweden.

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Scope 1
79,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 2
46,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
450,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Holmen's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Holmen'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 Holmen is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Holmen's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Holmen's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 16% last year and increased significantly since 2018, 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 32% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
32%
Upstream Leased Assets
28%
Capital Goods
21%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
10%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
8%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Holmen'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.

Holmen 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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