- Significant increase in recovered paper prices
- Intense competition in cartonboard and folding carton markets
- Cost and price pressures
- Potential risks from legal proceedings and environmental matters
- Risks regarding human rights in countries outside Europe
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0.5 million tCO2e/year (direct CO2 emissions in cartonboard production). 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
0.5 million tCO2e/year (direct CO2 emissions in cartonboard production)
2017
Water Usage
24 million m3/year (water consumption in cartonboard production)
2017
Waste
0.4 million tons/year (non-hazardous waste in production)
2017
Energy Use
3.4 TWh/year (energy consumption in cartonboard production)
2017
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint (885 kg of CO2 equivalent per ton of processed folding carton, down from 915 kg in 2012)
- Reduced pulp use in recycled fiber-based cartonboard through product optimization
- Completed new gas and steam power station at Frohnleiten site in Austria, reducing NOx emissions and increasing efficiency
- Eliminated reject material from de-inking process at Eerbeek mill
- Reduced waste volume and gas consumption through thermal utilization of wastewater sludge at Hirschwang mill
- Improved transport packaging quality and reduced foil usage
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Renewable raw materials and procurementProduct safetyEnergy consumption and emissions in productionWater consumption in productionWaste in productionEmployee education and trainingEmployee safety and healthWorking conditions/environmentLocal economy and communityComplianceAnti-corruption and anti-competitive behavior