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 2024, Metsä Board Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,066,225,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 46,373,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 84,989,000 kg CO2e (with a market-based total of 251,708 kg CO2e), and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 1,789,138,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its fossil-based CO2 emissions by 100% across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the end of 2030, using 2016 as the base year. This commitment is part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) strategy, which also includes a goal for 70% of their non-fibre suppliers and downstream transportation suppliers to establish science-based targets by 2024. Metsä Board's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, reflecting its commitment to sustainability within the forest and paper products sector. The company is actively working towards achieving these targets, aligning with industry standards for climate action and emissions reduction.
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| 2018 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 577,875 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Metsä Board Oyj's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 0% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 31% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Metsä Board Oyj 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.


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