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Suominen

Suominen Corporation, commonly referred to as Suominen, is a leading global player in the nonwovens industry, headquartered in Finland (FI). Established in 1900, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability throughout its history. Suominen operates major facilities across Europe and North America, focusing on the production of nonwoven fabrics for various applications, including hygiene products, medical supplies, and industrial uses. The company is renowned for its high-quality, sustainable solutions that cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly materials. Suominen's commitment to innovation is evident in its advanced manufacturing processes and product offerings, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Suominen continues to achieve notable success, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the nonwovens sector.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Textile Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Suominen's score of 30 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Suominen's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Suominen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 493,342,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 44,495,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 55,314,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 493,342,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest contributor. Comparatively, in 2022, Suominen's emissions were approximately 42,759,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 50,604,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), indicating a slight reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over the year. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by its ongoing monitoring and reporting of emissions data. Suominen has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on improving its greenhouse gas emissions intensity, achieving approximately 790 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2022, down from 900 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021. Overall, Suominen's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to climate accountability, although specific reduction targets remain unspecified. The company is headquartered in Finland (FI) and operates on a global scale, contributing to the broader industry efforts in addressing climate change.

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Scope 2
86,354,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Suominen's primary industry is Textiles (17), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Suominen is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Suominen is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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