Tikkurila Oyj, a leading Finnish paint and coatings company, is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland. Established in 1862, Tikkurila has evolved into a prominent player in the decorative paints and industrial coatings industry, serving markets across Northern Europe and beyond. The company is renowned for its high-quality products, including water-based paints, varnishes, and protective coatings, which are distinguished by their eco-friendliness and durability. Tikkurila's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a trusted brand among consumers and professionals alike. With a strong market presence and a history of significant milestones, Tikkurila continues to set industry standards, making it a key contributor to the global coatings market.
How does Tikkurila Oyj's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2020, Tikkurila Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,300,000 kg CO2e, which includes about 14,465,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based) and 36 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to waste generated in operations. The company does not disclose Scope 1 emissions data. Tikkurila's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, PPG Industries, Inc., indicating a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability reporting. However, Tikkurila has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of its sustainability initiatives. The company is committed to improving its environmental performance, but without defined targets, its future emissions reduction strategies remain unclear.
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| 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - |
| Scope 2 | 14,465,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36 |
Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Waste Generated in Operations" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Tikkurila Oyj 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.