Mercer International Inc

Common Name
Mercer International
Country
Canada
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Paper & Paper Products
Employees
3,580
Ticker
MERC
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Mercer International Inc. is a global producer of market pulp, primarily focusing on northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp. The company operates and manages several pulp mills in Germany and Ca...

Mercer International's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Mercer International has disclosed 3 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 absolute reduction targets and 1 intensity-based target target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Mercer International ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10), Scope 3 - End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Pulp Produced/Manufactured
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a
2030
*. This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries
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a. Mercer International's Sustainability Report 2024
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Insights into Mercer International's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Mercer International has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint. a

Does Mercer International have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Mercer International has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a

Mercer International's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0.206 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Pulp Produced/Manufactured in 2019. a

Instead of reducing operational emissions, Mercer International has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2019 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target. a

Mercer International's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20192024203000.060.120.180.24Current (+10%)Target 2030 (-50%)

Does Mercer International have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2024, Mercer International has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

Mercer International's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 35% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 2,268,142 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2024. a

a

Mercer International's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

202420300600 k1.2 M1.8 M2.4 MBaselineTarget 2030 (-35%)
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