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Billerud AB (publ)
Billerud's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  a | 0000000 |
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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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Billerud's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBillerud amounted to960,000metric 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 Billeruddecreased by 3.13%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Billerud were 686,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Billerud reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Billerud's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 22.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Billerud's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Billerud's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Billerud reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 274,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Billerud reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Billerud's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Billerud's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, Billerud reported 3,016,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Billerud includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, 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 2024, Billerud reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,016,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 76.4%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 23.6%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Billerud reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Billerud's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 20%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Billerud's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Billerud's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Billerud disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Billerud's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,124,000 tCOâ‚‚e(37.26%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 502,000 tCOâ‚‚e(16.64%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 432,000 tCOâ‚‚e(14.32%)
Billerud's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Billerud’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Billerud reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 686,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,943 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 173.97 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Billerud reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 173.97 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 318.83, 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 2024, Billerud ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Billerud reported a total carbon footprint of 3,976,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.88% decrease compared to 2023, 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 75.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.25%.a