Metsä Board Oyj, a leading Finnish paperboard manufacturer, is headquartered in Finland and operates extensively across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself within the forest industry, focusing on sustainable and innovative paperboard solutions. Metsä Board is renowned for its high-quality folding boxboards, food service boards, and linerboards, which are distinguished by their lightweight and eco-friendly properties. The company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing has positioned it as a key player in the packaging sector, catering to diverse markets including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Metsä Board has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its sustainable practices and product innovations, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global packaging industry.
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In 2023, Metsä Board Oyj reported a greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of approximately 200.0 kg CO2e per tonne based on production for Scopes 1 and 2. For the same year, the company also reported a GHG intensity of about 1.0 kg CO2e per unit of revenue (in EUR) for Scopes 1, 2, and 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. This commitment includes bioenergy emissions and removals from biogenic sources. Additionally, Metsä Board has pledged that by 2024, 70% of its non-fibre suppliers and downstream transportation suppliers, based on spend, will set science-based targets. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to ensure that the company's operations contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Metsä Board Oyj's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, reflecting its commitment to sustainability within the forest and paper products sector. The company is headquartered in Finland and is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.
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