Sylvamo Corp
Sylvamo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sylvamo 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).
However, Sylvamo has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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 |
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Insights into Sylvamo's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sylvamo amounted to 787,617 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 Sylvamo increased by 2.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Sylvamo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sylvamo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sylvamo were 699,557 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sylvamo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sylvamo's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sylvamo's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Sylvamo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sylvamo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 88,060 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
What methodology does Sylvamo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sylvamo reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sylvamo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sylvamo's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sylvamo reported 1,599,412 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 Sylvamo includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Sylvamo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sylvamo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sylvamo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,599,412 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sylvamo reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sylvamo's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 71.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sylvamo's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 63.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
Insights into Sylvamo’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sylvamo reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 699,557 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,773 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 185.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sylvamo's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sylvamo's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sylvamo reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 185.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 79.14 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sylvamo rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sylvamo ranked 16 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Sylvamo among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Sylvamo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sylvamo reported a total carbon footprint of 2,387,029 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 53.49% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Sylvamo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 29.31%. a