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 2024, Södra Skogsägarna ekonomisk förening reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,473,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 80,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,800,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 2,388,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 2,432,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 92,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 2,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2,337,000,000 kg CO2e. Södra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve its absolute greenhouse gas emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. Additionally, Södra aims for 70% of its customers, based on emissions, to establish science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives reflect Södra's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the forestry and paper products sector.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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