Norske Skog ASA
Norske Skog's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Norske Skog 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).
Norske Skog has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Norske Skog's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Norske Skog amounted to 399,004 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 Norske Skog decreased by 8.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Norske Skog's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Norske Skog's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Norske Skog were 250,372 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Norske Skog's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Norske Skog's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Norske Skog reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,503,357 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 148,632 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Norske Skog reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Norske Skog's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.72% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Norske Skog use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Norske Skog reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Norske Skog's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Norske Skog's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Norske Skog reported 811,552 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 Norske Skog includes a breakdown across 9 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
Norske Skog's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Norske Skog's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Norske Skog reported total Scope 3 emissions of 811,552 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 76.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 23.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Norske Skog's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Norske Skog's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Norske Skog disclose?
In 2024, Norske Skog reported emissions for 9 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 Norske Skog's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Norske Skog's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 203,571 tCO₂e (25.08%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 188,344 tCO₂e (23.21%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 185,651 tCO₂e (22.88%)
Norske Skog's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Norske Skog’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Norske Skog reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 250,372 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 814 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 307.47 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Norske Skog's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Norske Skog's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Norske Skog reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 307.47 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 423.6, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Norske Skog rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Norske Skog ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Norske Skog is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Norske Skog's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Norske Skog reported a total carbon footprint of 1,210,556 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.05% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Norske Skog's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.04% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.68%.a