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Sylvamo

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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53

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Sylvamo's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sylvamo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sylvamo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 692,447,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 74,815,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with no reported emissions for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with their broader goal of defining a pathway to net zero emissions. In 2022, Sylvamo's emissions included approximately 718,742,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 80,921,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions were significant, with total emissions reaching about 3,065,361,000 kg CO2e across various categories. The company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28.1% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030, also based on 2019 levels. Sylvamo's climate strategy reflects a commitment to sustainability within the forest and paper products sector, with a focus on systematic operational changes to achieve these targets. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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202120222023
Scope 1
670,326,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
110,645,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
5,049,430,000
0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sylvamo's primary industry is Paper and paper products, 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 Sylvamo is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sylvamo 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
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