Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA

Common Name
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget
Country
Sweden
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Paper & Paper Products
Employees
3,333
Ticker
SCA B
Exchange
NASDAQ STOCKHOLM AB
Description
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ), a forest products company, develops, manufactures, and sells forest, wood, pulp, and containerboard products in Sweden, the United States, Germany, the Unite...

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget 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).

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Annual Report 2024
a. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Annual Report 2024
b. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Annual Report 2023
b. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Annual Report 2023

Insights into Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget amounted to 305,900 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 Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget decreased by 3.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192021202220232024080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e-23%+9%+10%-3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget were 279,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 104,900 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 26,700 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 54.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192021202220232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reported 557,100 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 Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget includes a breakdown across 5 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

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-35%-2%+24%+4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reported total Scope 3 emissions of 557,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget disclose?

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reported emissions for 5 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 Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 344,100 tCO₂e (61.77%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 154,000 tCO₂e (27.64%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 55,100 tCO₂e (9.89%)

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(61.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(27.6%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(9.9%)

Insights into Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 279,200 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,836 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 152.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000500,00010,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)IDPUPM-KymmeneYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,180,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,759Scope 1 Intensity: 202.62 tCO2e/$MCheng LoongYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,685,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,374Scope 1 Intensity: 1,226.61 tCO2e/$MIndah Kiat Pulp & PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,475,287 tCO2eRevenue: $M 52,518,476Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MMercer InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 424,023 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,994Scope 1 Intensity: 212.67 tCO2e/$MShandong Sun PaperYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,887,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,564Scope 1 Intensity: 1,237.75 tCO2e/$MOji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,791,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,201Scope 1 Intensity: 517.01 tCO2e/$MHolmenYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,065Scope 1 Intensity: 29.54 tCO2e/$MChung Hwa PulpYear: 2023Scope 1: 754,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 683Scope 1 Intensity: 1,104.96 tCO2e/$MYFYYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,720,569 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,394Scope 1 Intensity: 1,972.18 tCO2e/$MIIIberpapel GestionYear: 2024Scope 1: 150,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 248Scope 1 Intensity: 607.49 tCO2e/$MNine Dragons Paper (Holdings)Year: 2024Scope 1: 16,228,463 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,932Scope 1 Intensity: 1,816.89 tCO2e/$MNavigatorYear: 2023Scope 1: 509,494 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,162Scope 1 Intensity: 235.67 tCO2e/$MDDDaio PaperYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,153,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,851Scope 1 Intensity: 649.91 tCO2e/$MCPH GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 495Scope 1 Intensity: 27.38 tCO2e/$MPPPabrik Kertas Tjiwi KimiaYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,895,015 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,074Scope 1 Intensity: 1,764.72 tCO2e/$MSappiYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,474,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,809Scope 1 Intensity: 598.04 tCO2e/$MSuzanoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,533,617 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,673Scope 1 Intensity: 330.20 tCO2e/$MChenming PaperYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,631,434 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,744Scope 1 Intensity: 5,777.63 tCO2e/$MBillerudYear: 2023Scope 1: 778,627 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,086Scope 1 Intensity: 190.55 tCO2e/$MShanying International HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,760,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,005Scope 1 Intensity: 939.06 tCO2e/$MLee & Man Paper ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,781,277 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,347Scope 1 Intensity: 1,727.17 tCO2e/$MStora EnsoYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,170,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,417Scope 1 Intensity: 124.25 tCO2e/$MAditya Birla Real EstateYear: 2025Scope 1: 925,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 141Scope 1 Intensity: 6,568.85 tCO2e/$MSvenska Cellulosa AktiebolagetYear: 2024Scope 1: 279,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,836Scope 1 Intensity: 152.08 tCO2e/$M

How does Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 152.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 607.49 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget reported a total carbon footprint of 863,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.14% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 64.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 32.35%. a

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