Mercer International Inc
Mercer International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Mercer International 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).
Mercer International has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Mercer International's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercer International amounted to 453,012 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercer International increased by 1.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Mercer International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mercer International's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mercer International were 424,023 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Mercer International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Mercer International's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.88%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Mercer International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Mercer International's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Mercer International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,989 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Mercer International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2021), Mercer International's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 39.95% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Mercer International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Mercer International reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Mercer International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Mercer International's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Mercer International reported 1,915,554 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 Mercer International includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Mercer International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mercer International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Mercer International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,915,554 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 40.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 59.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Mercer International's Scope 3 emissions increased by 17.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mercer International disclose?
In 2023, Mercer International reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Mercer International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Mercer International's Scope 3 emissions were:
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 632,182 tCOâ‚‚e (33%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 509,624 tCOâ‚‚e (26.6%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 319,843 tCOâ‚‚e (16.7%)
Mercer International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mercer International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Mercer International reported a total carbon footprint of 2,368,566 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.37% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Mercer International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.9%.