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Stora Enso's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 4 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.  a | 0000000 |
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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.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Stora Enso's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Stora Enso amounted to 1,590,000 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Stora Enso decreased by 18.88%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Stora Enso's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Stora Enso's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Stora Enso were 1,170,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Stora Enso reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Stora Enso's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 48.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Stora Enso's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 19.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Stora Enso's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Stora Enso reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 420,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Stora Enso reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Stora Enso's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.65% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Stora Enso use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Stora Enso reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, Stora Enso reported 8,890,000 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 Stora Enso includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Stora Enso's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Stora Enso reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,890,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 61.28% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 38.72% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Stora Enso reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 19.17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions increased by 82.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Stora Enso disclose?
In 2024, Stora Enso reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Stora Enso's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,750,000 tCO₂e (38.72%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,600,000 tCO₂e (35.4%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 960,000 tCO₂e (21.24%)
Stora Enso's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Stora Enso’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Stora Enso reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,170,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,417 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 124.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Stora Enso's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Stora Enso's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Stora Enso reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 124.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 598.04 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Stora Enso rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Stora Enso ranked 4 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Stora Enso among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Stora Enso's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Stora Enso reported a total carbon footprint of 10,480,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 53.22% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Stora Enso's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.16%. a