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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.
+6 vs industry average
Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG’s score of 26 is lower than 25% 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 (except newsprint) mill headquartered in Germany, reported its total carbon emissions for the past three years.
In 2025, the company's total greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 683.1 million kg CO2e. This comprised about 276 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 688,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 406.4 million kg CO2e.
For 2024, Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG reported total emissions of approximately 690.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 270 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 931,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions totalled roughly 419.8 million kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 534.5 million kg CO2e. This included about 247.3 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and around 3.8 million kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 282.9 million kg CO2e.
The company has disclosed data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. However, specific reduction targets or commitments, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Climate Pledge, have not been provided. The company's sustainability reporting indicates that certain Scope 3 data points, including purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, were missing from their disclosures.
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No climate goals have been disclosed for Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG yet.
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