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UPM-Kymmene Oyj

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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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59

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.

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Industry Benchmark

UPM-Kymmene Oyj's score of 59 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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UPM-Kymmene Oyj's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, UPM-Kymmene Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,550,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,180,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 8,170,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 11,400,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2,130,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 1,590,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 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. Additionally, UPM plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. In the near term, UPM aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 and has set a target to cut fossil carbon dioxide emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect UPM's commitment to sustainable practices within the forest and paper products sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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UPM-Kymmene Oyj 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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