Borregaard ASA
Borregaard's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Borregaard 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).
Borregaard has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Borregaard's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Borregaard amounted to 196,865 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Borregaard decreased by 8.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Borregaard's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Borregaard's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Borregaard were 132,772 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Borregaard reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Borregaard's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Borregaard's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Borregaard's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Borregaard reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,093 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Borregaard reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Borregaard's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Borregaard 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Borregaard's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 13.42% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Borregaard use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Borregaard reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Borregaard's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Borregaard's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Borregaard reported 410,791 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Borregaard includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Borregaard's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Borregaard's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Borregaard reported total Scope 3 emissions of 410,791 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 72.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 27.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Borregaard reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Borregaard's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Borregaard 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Borregaard's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Borregaard disclose?
In 2023, Borregaard reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Borregaard's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Borregaard's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 173,712 tCOâ‚‚e (42.29%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 105,264 tCOâ‚‚e (25.62%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 58,864 tCOâ‚‚e (14.33%)
Borregaard's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Borregaard's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Borregaard reported a total carbon footprint of 607,656 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.87% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Borregaard's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 21.85%.