Cascades Inc
Cascades's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Cascades 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).
Cascades has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cascades's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cascades amounted to 877,151 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 Cascades increased by 9.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Cascades's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cascades's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cascades were 564,458 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Cascades reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cascades's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cascades's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Cascades's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cascades reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 312,693 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Cascades reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cascades's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 39.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cascades's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cascades's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Cascades use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Cascades reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Cascades's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Cascades's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Cascades reported 3,103,425 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 Cascades includes a breakdown across 6 of 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
Cascades's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cascades's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Cascades reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,103,425 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 65.11% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 34.89% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Cascades reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cascades's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 74.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cascades's Scope 3 emissions increased by 49.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cascades disclose?
In 2024, Cascades reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Cascades's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Cascades's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,126,103 tCO₂e (36.29%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,082,776 tCO₂e (34.89%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 705,234 tCO₂e (22.72%)
Cascades's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cascades’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Cascades reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 564,458 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,268 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 172.72 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Cascades's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cascades's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Cascades reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 172.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 31.27, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Cascades rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Cascades ranked 18 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Cascades among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Cascades's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Cascades reported a total carbon footprint of 3,980,576 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 38.27% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Cascades's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.96% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 14.18%.a