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Sanoma's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sanoma 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).
Sanoma has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sanoma's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sanoma amounted to 7,784 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 Sanoma decreased by 11.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Sanoma's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanoma's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sanoma were 3,917 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Sanoma reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sanoma's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sanoma's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Sanoma's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sanoma reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,121 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,867 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Sanoma reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sanoma's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 54.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sanoma's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 23.27% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Sanoma use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sanoma reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Sanoma's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sanoma's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sanoma reported 96,773 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 Sanoma includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 10 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Sanoma's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanoma's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sanoma reported total Scope 3 emissions of 96,773 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 92.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Sanoma reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sanoma's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 30.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sanoma's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sanoma's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sanoma disclose?
In 2024, Sanoma 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 Sanoma's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sanoma's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 57,953 tCO₂e (61.92%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 16,188 tCO₂e (17.3%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,662 tCO₂e (7.12%)
Sanoma's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sanoma’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sanoma reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,917 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,399 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.8 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Sanoma's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sanoma's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sanoma reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sanoma rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sanoma ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Sanoma is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Sanoma's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sanoma reported a total carbon footprint of 104,557 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.27% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Sanoma's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.75%.a