- Supply chain disruptions due to Covid-19 pandemic
- Higher volatilities in the volume and prices of paper for recycling due to lockdowns
- Possible new regulatory requirements and technological limits to further optimization of energy consumption and emissions
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0.56 million t CO2e (cartonboard) + 0.03 million t CO2e (packaging). By scope: Scope 1: 0.5 million t CO2e (cartonboard), 0.03 million t CO2e (packaging); Scope 2: 0.08 million t CO2e (cartonboard), 0.04 million t CO2e (packaging); Scope 3: 0.1 million t CO2e (cartonboard) (transport to customers), Null (packaging). 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
0.56 million t CO2e (cartonboard) + 0.03 million t CO2e (packaging)
2020
Renewable Energy
12% (cartonboard), 25% (packaging)
of total energy
Water Usage
20.4 million m3
2020
Waste
0.4 million t (non-hazardous) + 4000 t (hazardous) (cartonboard) + 0.2 million t (non-hazardous) + 3000 t (hazardous) (packaging)
2020
Energy Use
3.8 TWh
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 0.5 million t CO2e (cartonboard), 0.03 million t CO2e (packaging) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.08 million t CO2e (cartonboard), 0.04 million t CO2e (packaging) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 0.1 million t CO2e (cartonboard) (transport to customers), Null (packaging) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.56 million t CO2e (cartonboard) + 0.03 million t CO2e (packaging) |
| 2018 | 0.5 million tCO2e (direct CO2 emissions in cartonboard production) |
| 2017 | 0.5 million t CO2 (direct in cartonboard production) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved CO2 footprint of cartonboard by 9% compared to 2015 (old method)
- Increased use of renewable energy sources in cartonboard production
- Reduction in transport emissions through multimodal logistics concepts
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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