Miquel Y Costas, a prominent player in the paper industry, is headquartered in Spain and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1808, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality paper products, particularly in the specialty paper sector.
Renowned for its innovative approach, Miquel Y Costas offers a diverse range of products, including cigarette paper, rolling paper, and other specialty papers, all distinguished by their superior quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly production methods, positioning itself as a responsible choice in the market.
With a strong commitment to excellence, Miquel Y Costas continues to maintain a competitive edge, recognised for its reliability and expertise in the paper manufacturing industry.
+20 vs industry average
Miquel Y Costas’s score of 37 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Miquel Y Costas's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Miquel Y Costas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 164.3 million kg CO2e, comprising 53.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 110.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 51% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the base year, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. In 2023, their total emissions were approximately 155.4 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 52.8 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 102.5 million kg CO2e. The trend shows a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022, where they reported approximately 174.7 million kg CO2e, including 62.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 111.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. Miquel Y Costas has also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, focusing on areas such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and waste generated in operations. Their long-term targets include a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2021 as the base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the forestry and paper products sector.
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Miquel Y Costas’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
51% reduction in Scope 2
Establishing of goals to reduce absolute scope 1+2 CO2 emissions by 51% by 2030 (base year: 2018) and achieve Net Zero by 2050.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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