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Stora Enso's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Stora Enso 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).
Stora Enso has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 Stora Enso's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Stora Enso amounted to 1,980,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Stora Enso decreased by 16.46%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Stora Enso's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Stora Enso's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Stora Enso were 1,470,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Stora Enso reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Stora Enso's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 35.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Stora Enso's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.95%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Stora Enso's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Stora Enso reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 510,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Stora Enso reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Stora Enso's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Stora Enso use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Stora Enso reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Stora Enso's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Stora Enso's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Stora Enso reported 4,950,000 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 Stora Enso includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Stora Enso's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Stora Enso reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,950,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 60.61% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 39.39% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Stora Enso reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 33.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.01%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Stora Enso disclose?
In 2023, Stora Enso reported emissions for 5 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 Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,950,000 tCOâ‚‚e (39.39%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,680,000 tCOâ‚‚e (33.94%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 680,000 tCOâ‚‚e (13.74%)
Stora Enso's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Stora Enso's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Stora Enso reported a total carbon footprint of 6,930,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.02% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Stora Enso's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 71.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 21.21%.