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Carbon footprint—measuring environmental impact

Comprehensive carbon accounting helps us measure and manage our environmental impact. Most importantly, it helps us provide transparent and reliable data on our carbon footprint to our customers.

We apply CO₂ accounting at three levels: corporate, site, and product.

Corporate-level accounting reflects the carbon footprint of all our operations and value chains.
Site-level data forms the foundation for identifying and implementing emission reduction opportunities within our own operations.
Product-level accounting reveals the carbon impact of individual products, helping our customers understand their footprint and thus supporting their climate goals.

When considering claims regarding the carbon footprint of a company or product, it is crucial to understand the standards, scopes, and assumptions behind them. Comparing the carbon footprints of different companies or products from various producers can be challenging due to differing scopes and methodologies.

Our 2030 sustainability targets

Reporting and data

Certificate Finder

Corporate-level carbon footprint calculations

We calculate our corporate-level carbon footprint, using the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol standards and guidance. The GHG Protocol is the most widely used framework for corporate green house gas accounting.

We are increasing industry collaboration to establish standardized methods for reporting emissions from purchased products, raw materials, and transportation.

Supplier decarbonization platform

Site-level and supply chain carbon footprint calculations

Our calculations include emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) from the following components (see the table below):

Product-level carbon footprint calculations

Our paper product-level carbon footprint calculations are based on the ten elements of the Carbon Footprint Framework for Paper and Board Products developed by CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries).

Other products, such as biofuels, chemical pulp, labels, plywood, and timber use other third-party verified approaches. Product carbon footprint declarations supplement other product-related environmental declarations. The frameworks we use include the relevant international standards ISO 14040, ISO 14044 and ISO 14067.

Learn more about our environmental performance

We disclose a comprehensive amount of information about our environmental, social, and governance performance in our Annual Report 2024. The report complies with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Read more in our Sustainability Statement