UPM Timber
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, UPM Timber disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 34,1 kg CO₂/m³ (Scope 1&2). 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
34,1 kg CO₂/m³ (Scope 1&2)
2024
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- UPM Timber’s production runs entirely without fossil energy.
- In 2023, a new heat pump technology enhancing energy efficiency was introduced at Korkeakoski sawmill to reduce CO₂ emissions by feeding residual heat back to the drying process.
- In 2023, Seikku sawmill in Pori started transporting sawn timber to the port of Rauma using trucks powered by renewable diesel.
- In 2020, Kaukas sawmill in Lappeenranta switched to using longer and larger HCT special trucks to transport containers from the sawmill to the port of export.
- UPM Timber’s products are transported by sea using four new LNG carriers.
- UPM Timber increased the proportion of recycled plastics in wrapping up to 75%.
- The sawmill production generates no landfill waste.
- Increased the number of broadleaved trees in its forests in Finland.
- Significantly increased the protected area of the company’s forests.
- Committed to increasing continuous cover forestry in spruce dominated, nutrient rich drained peatlands.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Net positive impact (NPI) on biodiversity by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
BiodiversityForest ManagementLow emissions