Essity AB (publ)
Essity's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Essity 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Essity has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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.  | 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 Essity's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Essity amounted to 2,241,000 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 Essity increased by 0.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Essity's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Essity's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Essity were 1,230,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Essity reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Essity's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Essity's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Essity's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Essity's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Essity reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,219,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,011,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Essity reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Essity's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 14.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Essity's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Essity's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Essity use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Essity reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Essity's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Essity’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Essity reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,230,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,207 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 93.13 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Essity's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Essity's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Essity reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 93.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.58, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Essity rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Essity ranked 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Essity among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a