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Sylvamo Sustainability Profile

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Sylvamo Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the global paper and packaging industry. Founded in 2021, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in sustainable paper solutions, focusing on high-quality products for various applications, including printing, writing, and packaging. With major operational regions across North America, Latin America, and Europe, Sylvamo is committed to innovation and environmental stewardship. Its core offerings, such as premium uncoated freesheet and specialty papers, are distinguished by their exceptional performance and sustainability credentials. Recognised for its dedication to responsible sourcing and manufacturing, Sylvamo has achieved significant milestones in a short span, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking eco-friendly paper solutions.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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

Sylvamo's score of 25 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

56%

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Sylvamo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sylvamo Corporation reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 51,900,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of their climate commitments. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions by 35% across Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2030, with a defined pathway towards net zero emissions. In 2022, Sylvamo's emissions included 184,717,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 31,710,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 2,993,881,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the same year globally were reported at 712,182,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28.1% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Sylvamo's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the forest and paper products sector.

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2019202120222023
Scope 1
771,930,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
74,815,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
5,568,672,000
0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Sylvamo's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sylvamo's primary industry is Paper Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sylvamo's Location?

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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 Sylvamo is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sylvamo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sylvamo's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 61% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
61%
Purchased Goods and Services
19%
Processing of Sold Products
9%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Employee Commuting
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Sylvamo'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.

Sylvamo has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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