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Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca

Sca Svenska Cellulosa AB, commonly known as SCA, is a leading global player in the forest products industry, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1929, SCA has established itself as a prominent manufacturer of sustainable wood-based products, with major operations across Europe and North America. The company focuses on several key business areas, including wood products, pulp, and hygiene products, catering to diverse market needs. SCA's core offerings include high-quality timber, innovative pulp solutions, and a range of hygiene products, all distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, SCA has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest private forest owners in Sweden, which enhances its supply chain efficiency and product quality. Through its dedication to sustainability and innovation, SCA continues to set benchmarks in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca's score of 31 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca reported total carbon emissions of approximately 843,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 258,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 60,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the purchase of electricity. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to 521,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, including business travel and upstream transportation. Over the years, Sca has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with a peak in 2019 at approximately 960,000,000 kg CO2e. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives documented in their reports, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests that while Sca is actively monitoring its emissions, it may not yet have established a comprehensive strategy aligned with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies to address its carbon footprint effectively.

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Scope 1
153,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
27,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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