- Challenging profitability in 2023.
- Global economic uncertainty and fierce competition.
- Impact of the war in Ukraine (indirect economic impacts).
Suominen Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Suominen Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 99.8K tons of CO2 eq.. By scope: Scope 1: 44.5K tCO2e; Scope 2: 55.3K tCO2e; Scope 3: 493.3K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
99.8K tons of CO2 eq.
2023
Renewable Energy
18% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
6.8K ML
2023
Waste
5.1K tons
2023
Energy Use
1.8M GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 44.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 55.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 493.3K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 99.8K tons of CO2 eq. |
| 2022 | 93.4K tons of CO2 eq. |
| 2021 | 114.8K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 119.6K tCO2e |
| 2019 | 114.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2015 | 140.8K tons |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Sales of sustainable products increased by 79% compared to the base year 2019 (exceeding the 50% target).
- Launched 12 sustainable products.
- Paulínia site in Brazil shifted to fossil-free electricity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water intake, and waste to landfill by 20% per ton of product by 2025 (compared to 2019).
📅 Medium-term
- Increase sales of sustainable nonwovens by 50% by 2025 (compared to 2019).
- Launch over 10 sustainable products annually.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
People and safetySustainable nonwovensLow impact manufacturingCorporate citizenship