Billerud AB (publ)
Billerud's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Billerud 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).
Billerud has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Billerud's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Billerud amounted to 1,167,997 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Billerud decreased by 13.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Billerud's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Billerud's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Billerud were 778,627 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Billerud's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Billerud's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Billerud reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 88,671 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 389,370 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Billerud reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Billerud's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Billerud 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Billerud use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Billerud reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Billerud's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Billerud's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Billerud reported 3,006,061 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 2023 disclosure of Billerud includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Billerud's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Billerud's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Billerud reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,006,061 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 69.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 30.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Billerud's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Billerud disclose?
In 2023, Billerud reported emissions for 11 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 Billerud's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Billerud's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,127,905 tCO₂e (37.52%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 657,067 tCO₂e (21.86%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 363,813 tCO₂e (12.1%)
Billerud's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Billerud’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Billerud reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 778,627 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,086 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 190.55 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Billerud's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Billerud's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Billerud reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 190.55 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 598.04 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Billerud rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Billerud ranked 6 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Billerud is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Billerud's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Billerud reported a total carbon footprint of 4,174,058 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.34% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Billerud's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 18.65%. a