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Ahlstrom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ahlstrom completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Ahlstrom has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ahlstrom's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ahlstrom amounted to 1,491,903 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ahlstrom increased by 5.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Ahlstrom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ahlstrom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ahlstrom were 1,092,771 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ahlstrom's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Ahlstrom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ahlstrom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 352,790 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 399,132 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Ahlstrom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ahlstrom's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ahlstrom's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Ahlstrom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ahlstrom reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Ahlstrom's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ahlstrom's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ahlstrom reported 2,693,401 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Ahlstrom includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 14 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Ahlstrom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ahlstrom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ahlstrom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,693,401 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 74.22% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 25.78% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ahlstrom's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ahlstrom's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ahlstrom disclose?
In 2024, Ahlstrom reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Ahlstrom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ahlstrom's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,282,019 tCO₂e (47.6%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 376,494 tCO₂e (13.98%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 322,845 tCO₂e (11.99%)
Ahlstrom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ahlstrom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ahlstrom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,092,771 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,086 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 354.12 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Ahlstrom's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ahlstrom's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Ahlstrom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 354.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 667.53, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Ahlstrom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Ahlstrom ranked 10 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Ahlstrom is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Ahlstrom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ahlstrom reported a total carbon footprint of 4,185,304 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.22% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Ahlstrom's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 64.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 26.11%.a