Metsä Board Oyj
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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Metsä Board Oyj's score of 51 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Metsä Board Oyj's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Metsä Board Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,020,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 202,227,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,747,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,792,006,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (479,875,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (582,863,000 kg CO2e). Metsä Board has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. Additionally, the company has committed that 70% of its non-fibre suppliers and downstream transportation suppliers will establish science-based targets by 2024. These targets are aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting the company's dedication to sustainable practices within the forest and paper products sector.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 202,227,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,747,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,792,006,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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