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Stora Enso Oyj, commonly known as Stora Enso, is a leading global renewable materials company with its headquarters strategically located in Finland. Operating within the dynamic Paperboard Mills industry, Stora Enso is a cornerstone of sustainable solutions across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Established in 1998 through the merger of Stora and Enso, the company boasts a heritage stretching back to the 13th century, highlighting centuries of expertise in forestry and manufacturing. Stora Enso excels in producing innovative packaging materials, biomaterials, wooden constructions, and paper, all derived from renewable resources.
Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, Stora Enso offers fibre-based alternatives to fossil-based products. This dedication has solidified its position as a global leader in providing renewable and recyclable solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and industries worldwide.
86
DitchCarbon score
+59 vs industry average
Stora Enso’s score of 86 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Paperboard Mills is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.928
20182025
The Paperboard Mills industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Stora Enso's reported carbon emissions
Stora Enso's Climate Action & Emissions Overview (FI)
Stora Enso, a leading Paperboard Mills company headquartered in Finland, is committed to robust climate action, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company has set ambitious Science Based Targets (SBTi) aligned with the 1.5°C scenario.
Recent Emissions Data:
In 2025, Stora Enso's total reported greenhouse gas emissions are approximately 5.66 billion kg CO2e. This includes:
- Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 990 million kg CO2e
- Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 40 million kg CO2e
- Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 4.63 billion kg CO2e
Broken down, 2025 Scope 3 emissions include:
- Processing of sold products: Approximately 1.84 billion kg CO2e
- Purchased goods and services: Approximately 1.45 billion kg CO2e
- Fuel and energy-related activities: Approximately 200 million kg CO2e
- Upstream transportation and distribution: Approximately 1.01 billion kg CO2e
Looking back, the company's total emissions have shown a downward trend:
- 2024: Approximately 5.8 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1.18 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 60 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 4.56 billion kg CO2e)
- 2023: Approximately 6.39 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1.46 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 70 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 4.86 billion kg CO2e)
- 2022: Approximately 7.48 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1.79 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 100 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 5.59 billion kg CO2e)
- 2021: Approximately 9.78 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 2.13 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 110 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 7.54 billion kg CO2e)
- 2020: Approximately 9.44 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 2.08 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 190 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 7.16 billion kg CO2e)
- 2019 (Baseline Year): Approximately 10.06 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 2.27 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 350 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 7.43 billion kg CO2e)
Climate Commitments and Targets:
Stora Enso's Science Based Targets, validated by the SBTi, include:
- Near-term (2030): A 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 2030, using a 2019 baseline.
- Near-term (2030): A 50% absolute reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2019 baseline.
- Long-term (2040): Achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all Scope categories by 2040, as a signatory of the Climate Pledge.
The company has also previously targeted a 35% reduction in fossil CO2 emissions per saleable tonne of pulp, paper, and board from 2006 levels by the end of 2025 (Scope 1 and 2), and a 15% reduction in specific electricity and heat consumption per tonne of pulp, paper, and board production by 2020 from a 2010 baseline.
Stora Enso's emissions data and reduction targets are directly reported by the company and are not cascaded from a parent organization.
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Stora Enso’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Stora Enso commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year*. *The target boundary includes biogenic…
On track50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Stora Enso commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year*. *The target boundary includes biogenic…
On track50%
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Stora Enso also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 50% within the same timeframe.
At risk50%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stora Enso’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, Stora Enso reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5.66 billion kg CO2e. The company is committed to ambitious climate action, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Stora Enso has set Science Based Targets (SBTi) aligned with a 1.5°C scenario, including a near-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by roughly 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030, and a similar 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. This demonstrates a clear strategy to significantly lower its environmental impact.
Data year: 2025
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