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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.
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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 German-based Paper (except Newsprint) Mills company, has reported its carbon emissions.
For 2025, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 275,980,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 708,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for the same year were 406,445,000 kg CO2e.
In 2024, Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG's Scope 1 emissions were 269,958,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were 929,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 totalled 419,777,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back at 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 247,338,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) emissions at 4,326,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were 282,853,000 kg CO2e.
In 2022, Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG reported Scope 1 emissions of 270,242,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 4,741,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were 65,301,000 kg CO2e.
The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate commitments, such as those verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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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