Stora Enso, a leading global provider of renewable solutions in the packaging, biomaterials, wood products, and paper industries, is headquartered in Finland (FI). Founded in 1998 through the merger of two historic companies, Stora and Enso, the firm has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and South America. With a commitment to sustainability, Stora Enso offers innovative products such as renewable packaging materials and advanced wood-based solutions. Their unique approach to resource efficiency and circular economy principles sets them apart in the industry. Recognised for their market leadership, Stora Enso continues to drive advancements in sustainable practices, positioning themselves as a key player in the transition towards a more sustainable future.
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In 2023, Stora Enso reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,470,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,470,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 50,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,950,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 7,570,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Stora Enso's climate commitments include a long-term goal for its forest industry mills in Finland to become nearly fossil fuel-free by 2035, transitioning to a carbon-negative operation thereafter. The company is also focused on reducing its fossil CO2 emissions per saleable tonne of pulp, paper, and board by 35% from 2006 levels by the end of 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated Stora Enso's commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the forest and paper products sector.
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,900,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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