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.
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Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca's score of 40 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca reported total carbon emissions of approximately 941,200,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 279,200,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 104,900,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 557,100,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes business travel (700,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (154,000,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (344,100,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 887,100,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The Scope 1 emissions for 2023 were approximately 287,100,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were around 62,700,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions were about 537,300,000 kg CO2e. Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuels and purchased electricity by 20% by 2020, using 2005 as the reference year. Additionally, the company has established a target to halve fossil emissions across its value chain by 2030, compared to 2019 levels, aligning with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target. This commitment encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company is also working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2040, with interim targets set for 2030. These initiatives reflect Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the face of increasing global climate challenges.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 250,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 60,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 570,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Sca Svenska Cellulosa Ab Sca is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.