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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Metsä Board Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,066,225,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 192,098,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 259,495,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,789,138,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 485,533,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (about 563,093,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 1,997,980,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 202,227,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 299,365,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 1,792,006,000 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 set science-based targets by 2024. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from Metsä Board Oyj, which is a current subsidiary within its corporate family structure. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its commitment to sustainability in the forest and paper products sector.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 202,227,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 299,365,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,792,006,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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