Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
Mayr-Melnhof Karton's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton 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).
Mayr-Melnhof Karton has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 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 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mayr-Melnhof Karton amounted to 1,440,271 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton decreased by 0.68%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mayr-Melnhof Karton were 880,116 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Mayr-Melnhof Karton reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 76,908 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 560,155 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Mayr-Melnhof Karton reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mayr-Melnhof Karton's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mayr-Melnhof Karton's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Mayr-Melnhof Karton use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton reported 1,543,198 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton includes a breakdown across 4 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
Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,543,198 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Mayr-Melnhof Karton reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 44.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Mayr-Melnhof Karton's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mayr-Melnhof Karton disclose?
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,101,484 tCO₂e (71.38%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 317,250 tCO₂e (20.56%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 117,382 tCO₂e (7.61%)
Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mayr-Melnhof Karton’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 880,116 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,245 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 207.31 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mayr-Melnhof Karton's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 207.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 56.4, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Mayr-Melnhof Karton rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton ranked 16 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Mayr-Melnhof Karton is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Mayr-Melnhof Karton's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Mayr-Melnhof Karton reported a total carbon footprint of 2,983,469 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.55% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Mayr-Melnhof Karton's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 51.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 29.5%.a