Norske Skog, a leading name in the paper and paper products industry, is headquartered in Norway (NO) and operates extensively across Europe and Australasia. Founded in 1962, the company has established itself as a key player in the production of newsprint and magazine paper, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative solutions.
Norske Skog's core offerings include high-quality paper products that cater to the evolving needs of the publishing and printing sectors. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, utilising renewable resources and advanced recycling techniques. With a strong market position, Norske Skog has achieved significant milestones, including the development of eco-friendly production methods, solidifying its reputation as a responsible industry leader.
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Industry Intensity
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Norske Skog's reported carbon emissions
Norske Skog, a paper and paper products company headquartered in Norway (NO), is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company has set a long-term goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050. More immediately, Norske Skog aims for a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline.
For the year 2025, Norske Skog reported total emissions of approximately 1.94 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 153 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.12 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2025 were reported at about 661 million kg CO2e, with significant contributions from downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 165 million kg CO2e), processing of sold products (around 170 million kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (about 121 million kg CO2e).
In 2024, total emissions were approximately 2.19 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions stood at about 110 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 1.39 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were approximately 682 million kg CO2e.
The company reported total emissions of approximately 2.23 billion kg CO2e for 2023. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 257 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.20 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were reported at approximately 773 million kg CO2e.
Looking further back, in 2022, Norske Skog's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 295 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were about 178 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 totalled approximately 756 million kg CO2e. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were around 427 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 187 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions totalling about 934 million kg CO2e.
In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 410 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were about 196 million kg CO2e. Prior to 2020, Norske Skog reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions data. For instance, in 2019, Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined were approximately 1.16 billion kg CO2e, and in 2018, they were about 1.23 billion kg CO2e. In 2017, the company noted carbon emissions per tonne of paper at 600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Emissions data for 2015 and 2016 is also available for Scope 1 and 2. For 2015, Scope 1 emissions were about 475 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 location-based emissions were approximately 865 million kg CO2e.
Norske Skog's climate commitments include achieving net zero GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050 and a 55% reduction by 2030 from a 2015 baseline.
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Norske Skog’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
55% reduction in all scopes
Norske Skog has a long-term commitment to achieve net zero GHG emission (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050, and a 55% reduction within 2030 from a 2015…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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