Mondi Group, a leading global packaging and paper company, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1967, Mondi has established itself as a key player in the industry, focusing on sustainable solutions in packaging and paper products. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including flexible packaging, paper bags, and industrial bags, all designed with sustainability at their core. Mondi's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Mondi Group has received numerous accolades for its sustainable practices and product quality, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the packaging and paper sectors.
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In 2024, Mondi Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4.58 billion kg CO2e, comprising 1.54 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 320 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2.72 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 4.63 billion kg CO2e. Mondi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce specific production-related GHG emissions to 0.25 tonnes CO2 per tonne of saleable production by 2050, using a 2014 baseline of 0.59 tonnes. This long-term target reflects a significant reduction of about 57.6%. Additionally, they aim for a near-term milestone of 0.44 tonnes CO2 per tonne of saleable production by 2025, which equates to a 25.4% reduction from the 2014 baseline. The company is also committed to reducing specific CO2e emissions from its pulp and paper mills by 15% by 2030 against the same 2014 baseline. These initiatives demonstrate Mondi's dedication to addressing climate impacts and transitioning towards a more sustainable operational model.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 830,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,310,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Mondi Group's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 8% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 59% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 70% 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.
Mondi Group has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

