- Economic conditions impacting consumer purchasing power
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Global health risks and supply chain disruptions
- Geopolitical risks
- Changing demographics and consumer preferences
- Competition
- Dependence on major customers and sales channels
- Risks related to production facilities
- Unethical business practices
- Legal risks
Essity Aktiebolag (publ)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 and 2, 2023); 4.2 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 3, 2022). By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K ktons CO2e (2023); Scope 2: 1.0K ktons CO2e (2023 location-based); Scope 3: 4.2K ktons CO2e (2022). 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
2.2 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 and 2, 2023); 4.2 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 3, 2022)
2023
Renewable Energy
614 GWh (purchased electricity, 2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
97 Mm3 (withdrawal, 2023); 89 Mm3 (discharge, 2023); 8 Mm3 (consumption, 2023)
2023
Waste
1.4K ktons (total 2023)
2023
Energy Use
11.2K GWh (net 2023)
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). | 1.2K ktons CO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.0K ktons CO2e (2023 location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.2K ktons CO2e (2022) |
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 | 2.2 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 and 2, 2023); 4.2 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 3, 2022) |
| 2014 | 3.2K ktons CO2e (biogenic) + 1581 ktons CO2e (fossil) + 1461 ktons CO2e (grid electricity) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 26% from 2016 to 2023
- First company in the industry to produce tissue in a CO2-free process using renewable hydrogen (Mainz-Kostheim, Germany)
- First large-scale tissue production facility with fossil CO2 emission-free production (Lilla Edet, Sweden)
- 85% of Essity’s innovations yielded social and/or environmental improvements.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% and Scope 3 emissions by 18% by 2030 (relative to 2016 baseline)
- Reduce TRI-R by 75% by 2025 (compared to 2019)
- 95% of purchasing spend from compliant suppliers by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 85% renewable or recycled packaging materials by 2025
- 100% recyclable packaging by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
- 100% of production waste subject to material or energy recovery by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeCircular economyBiodiversityHuman rightsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Occupational health and safetyProduct safetyBusiness ethics