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Mercer International Inc
Mercer International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mercer International's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMercer International amounted to499,614metric 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 Mercer Internationalincreased by 4.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Mercer International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mercer International's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mercer International were 454,602 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Mercer International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Mercer International's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 10.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Mercer International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Mercer International's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Mercer International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 45,106 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 45,012 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Mercer International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), Mercer International's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mercer International's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Mercer International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Mercer International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Mercer International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Mercer International's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Mercer International reported 2,268,142 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Mercer International includes a breakdown across 7of 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
Mercer International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mercer International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Mercer International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,268,142 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 30.24%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 69.76%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mercer International's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mercer International disclose?
In 2024, Mercer International reported emissions for 7 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 Mercer International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Mercer International's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 921,306 tCOâ‚‚e(40.62%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 660,952 tCOâ‚‚e(29.14%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 309,306 tCOâ‚‚e(13.64%)
Mercer International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mercer International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Mercer International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 454,602 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,043 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 222.48 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Mercer International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mercer International's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Mercer International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 222.48 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 175.36, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Mercer International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Mercer International ranked 14 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Mercer International is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Mercer International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Mercer International reported a total carbon footprint of 2,767,756 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.36% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Mercer International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 16.42%.a