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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In 2023, Södra Skogsägarna ekonomisk förening reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,434,000,000 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 substantial 2,340,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from the processing of sold products and purchased goods and services. Södra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. The same target applies to Scope 3 emissions. Additionally, Södra is committed to ensuring that 70% of its customers, based on emissions, will establish science-based targets by 2027. These targets encompass biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Södra's initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability within the forestry and paper products sector, aiming to contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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Scope 1 | 94,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 21,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 2,340,000,000 |
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