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Textile Manufacturing
FI
updated 11 days ago

Suominen

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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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35

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Suominen's score of 35 is higher than 68% 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 2024, Suominen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 120,356,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw emissions broken down into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories, with Scope 1 emissions at about 44,495,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 55,314,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of around 493,342,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all relevant scopes. Suominen has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 20% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a commitment to improving energy efficiency and reducing overall carbon intensity. Additionally, the company aims to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste to landfill by the same percentage within the same timeframe. The emissions data is sourced directly from Suominen Oyj, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. This highlights Suominen's independent commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations.

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Scope 1
44,867,000
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Scope 2
86,354,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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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