Sodra
Södra, officially known as Södra Skogsägarna, is a leading Swedish forestry cooperative headquartered in Växjö, Sweden. Founded in 1938, Södra has established itself as a key player in the forestry and wood processing industry, primarily operating in Sweden and other parts of Northern Europe. The company focuses on sustainable forestry, producing a range of products including timber, pulp, and biofuels, which are distinguished by their commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation. With a strong market position, Södra is recognised for its high-quality wood products and sustainable practices, contributing significantly to the circular economy. The cooperative model empowers its members, ensuring that local forest owners benefit from the value created. Södra's dedication to sustainability and quality has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the forestry sector.
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Sodra's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Södra Skogsägarna ekonomisk förening reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,473,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 80,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 2,388,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the processing of sold products, which accounts for about 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, the total emissions were about 2,432,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 92,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,337,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. Södra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This target is consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Additionally, Södra aims for 70% of its customers, based on emissions, to establish science-based targets by 2027. The company previously targeted a 40% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) between 2015 and 2020, calculated as CO2e per million SEK in net sales. This commitment reflects Södra's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within the forestry and paper products sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 76,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,600,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,081,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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