Montes del Plata
Montes del Plata, a prominent player in the forestry and pulp industry, is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in sustainable forestry practices, focusing on the cultivation and processing of eucalyptus for high-quality pulp production. With significant operations in Uruguay and parts of South America, Montes del Plata is dedicated to environmental stewardship and innovation. The company’s core offerings include sustainably sourced wood and premium pulp, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. Montes del Plata has achieved notable milestones, including certifications for sustainable forest management, reinforcing its position in the global market. As a key contributor to the region's economy, Montes del Plata continues to set benchmarks in responsible forestry and pulp production.
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Montes del Plata's score of 16 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Montes del Plata's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Montes del Plata reported total carbon emissions of approximately 425,603 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 245,270 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,198 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 179,135 kg CO2e. This marked an increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 374,951 kg CO2e, primarily driven by Scope 1 emissions of approximately 219,439 kg CO2e. Over the years, Montes del Plata has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a peak in 2022 compared to previous years. For instance, in 2020, total emissions were about 323,527 kg CO2e, and in 2019, they were approximately 332,981 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Overall, while Montes del Plata's emissions data reflects ongoing operational impacts, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 217,826 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 74,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 115,080 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Montes del Plata is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
