Holmen
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Holmen's score of 38 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Holmen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Holmen reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 675,000 kg CO2e, comprising 54,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 609,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a reduction from 691,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a positive trend in their emissions management. Holmen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15.1% per tonne of paper and pulp by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from upstream and downstream transportation and distribution by 22% per tonne-kilometre, and from fuel- and energy-related activities by 22% per tonne of woody biomass over the same timeframe. Furthermore, Holmen is committed to ensuring that 35% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2025. Holmen's targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions in the long term, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability within the forestry and paper products sector.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,250,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,535,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 285,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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