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Metsa

Metsä Group, headquartered in Finland (FI), is a leading player in the forest industry, specialising in sustainable wood supply and innovative bioproducts. Founded in 1947, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, particularly in the Nordic region, and has made significant strides in promoting sustainable forestry practices. Metsä Group's core offerings include high-quality wood products, paper, and packaging solutions, all designed with a focus on sustainability and circular economy principles. Their commitment to innovation is evident in their development of bioproducts that contribute to a greener future. Recognised for its market leadership, Metsä Group has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable forestry and a robust supply chain that supports eco-friendly practices. With a strong emphasis on quality and sustainability, Metsä Group continues to set benchmarks in the forest industry.

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59

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Metsa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Metsa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,999,098,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 202,227,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,617,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 1,792,006,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, Metsa's total emissions were about 2,682,222,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 264,961,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 155,287,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 2,274,825,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Metsa has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Overall, Metsa's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to understanding and managing its carbon footprint, although further details on specific reduction strategies would enhance its climate commitment narrative.

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Scope 1
310,232,000
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Scope 2
296,282,000
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000,000,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,058,455,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Metsa's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Metsa is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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