Stora Enso AB Sustainability Profile
Stora Enso AB, a leading global provider of renewable solutions in the bio-based materials industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1998, the company has evolved through significant milestones, including the merger of two historic companies, Stora and Enso. With major operational regions across Europe, Asia, and South America, Stora Enso focuses on sustainable forestry, paper, packaging, and wood products. The company’s core offerings include innovative packaging solutions, high-quality paper products, and advanced wood construction materials, all distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. Stora Enso is recognised for its market leadership in renewable materials, consistently striving to reduce environmental impact while meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly products.
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Stora Enso AB's reported carbon emissions
In 2018, Stora Enso AB reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased energy amounting to approximately 1,060,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions from other sources at about 7,890,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the organisation also indicated carbon neutral emissions of around 80,000 kg CO2e per unit of revenue and emissions per tonne of production at approximately 324,000 kg CO2e. Stora Enso AB is a current subsidiary of Stora Enso Oyj, which influences its emissions data and climate commitments. However, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Stora Enso AB. The absence of concrete reduction initiatives suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, while Stora Enso AB has reported substantial emissions, the lack of defined reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.
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Stora Enso AB's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Stora Enso AB has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
