UPM-Kymmene Oyj
UPM-Kymmene Oyj, commonly known as UPM, is a leading Finnish company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Founded in 1996, UPM has established itself as a key player in the forest industry, with major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on sustainable solutions in various sectors, including paper, wood products, and biofuels. UPM's core offerings include high-quality graphic papers, renewable wood-based products, and innovative biochemicals, all distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, UPM has received numerous accolades for its efforts in promoting circular economy practices and reducing carbon footprints. As a pioneer in the industry, UPM continues to drive innovation while maintaining a focus on sustainable development.
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UPM-Kymmene Oyj's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, UPM-Kymmene Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,800,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and 8,170,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 3,380,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 21,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,100,000,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions at 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 7,680,000,000 kg CO2e. UPM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040, which is ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement. The company is also committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, UPM aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. These targets align with UPM's participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates their emissions reduction goals as consistent with the 1.5°C climate target. UPM's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its signing of the Climate Pledge in 2021, reinforcing its dedication to mitigating climate change impacts.
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| 2015 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,880,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,920,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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