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Stora Enso Oyj, commonly known as Stora Enso, is a leading global renewable materials company with its headquarters strategically located in Finland. Operating within the dynamic Paperboard Mills industry, Stora Enso is a cornerstone of sustainable solutions across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Established in 1998 through the merger of Stora and Enso, the company boasts a heritage stretching back to the 13th century, highlighting centuries of expertise in forestry and manufacturing. Stora Enso excels in producing innovative packaging materials, biomaterials, wooden constructions, and paper, all derived from renewable resources.
Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, Stora Enso offers fibre-based alternatives to fossil-based products. This dedication has solidified its position as a global leader in providing renewable and recyclable solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and industries worldwide.
+67 vs industry average
Stora Enso’s score of 86 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Paperboard Mills is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Paperboard Mills industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Stora Enso, headquartered in Finland and operating in the Paperboard Mills industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.66 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 990 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 40 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 4.63 billion kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 emissions for 2025 included processing of sold products (1.84 billion kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (1.45 billion kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (1.01 billion kg CO2e).
Looking at previous years, Stora Enso's total emissions were approximately 5.8 billion kg CO2e in 2024, 6.39 billion kg CO2e in 2023, 7.48 billion kg CO2e in 2022, 9.78 billion kg CO2e in 2021, and 9.44 billion kg CO2e in 2020. In 2019, total emissions were around 10.06 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2.27 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 350 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7.43 billion kg CO2e.
Stora Enso is committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, in line with a 1.5-degree scenario. They are also committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from the same 2019 baseline. These near-term targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, Stora Enso has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 across all Scope categories, as a signatory of the Climate Pledge.
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50% reduction in Scope 2
Stora Enso commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year*. Stora Enso also commits to reduce abso…
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Stora Enso commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year*. Stora Enso also commits to reduce abso…
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Stora Enso commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year*. Stora Enso also commits to reduce abso…
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