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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.
+24 vs industry average
Miquel Y Costas’s score of 41 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total 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.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Miquel y Costas commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2021 base year.
2030
46.5% reduction in Scope 1
Miquel y Costas commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 46.5% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year.
2050
Miquel y Costas commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emi…
Miquel y Costas commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
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