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Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG, commonly known as Varel Paper and Cardboard Factory, is a prominent player in the European paper manufacturing industry. Headquartered in Varel, Germany, the company specialises in producing high-quality paper and cardboard products, serving a diverse range of industrial and commercial clients across Germany and beyond. Founded in 19XX, Varel Paper has established a reputation for reliability and innovation in the paper mills sector, particularly in the production of specialised packaging and printing papers.
With a focus on sustainable practices and advanced manufacturing processes, the company’s core offerings include customised paper solutions that meet strict quality standards. Its long-standing market position is underpinned by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, making Varel Paper a recognised name in the paper and cardboard industry.
+8 vs industry average
Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG’s score of 26 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Paper (except Newsprint) Mills is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Paper (except Newsprint) Mills industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG, a paper mill based in Germany, reported its latest emissions data for 2025. In that year, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 275,980,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 market-based emissions were 708,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2025 were 406,445,000 kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, in 2024, Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel reported Scope 1 emissions of 269,958,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 929,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 419,777,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were 247,338,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 4,326,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 282,853,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 270,242,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 4,741,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounted to 65,301,000 kg CO2e.
The company has not disclosed any specific document-based or SBTi-validated reduction targets, nor is it a signatory to The Climate Pledge.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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