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 2023, Södra Skogsägarna ekonomisk förening reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,340,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 94,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 21,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 2,234,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, Södra has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Södra has set the same 50% reduction target for its Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company has committed to ensuring that 70% of its customers, based on emissions related to the processing of sold products, will establish science-based targets by 2027. Södra's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, focusing on significant reductions in emissions while also addressing biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The company's targets are consistent with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices in the forestry and paper products sector.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 76,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,600,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,081,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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