- High volatility in energy prices and availability.
- Fluctuations in the graphic paper market with short order lead times and a large number of changes in the types of paper produced.
- Lack of competent employees.
- Accidents at work.
- Limited visibility over suppliers and their human rights practices.
- Global pandemic (COVID-19).
- Outbreak of war.
- Shortage of pulp on the market, inability to buy certified pulp.
- Disruptions in the energy market.
- Poor weather conditions.
Arctic Paper SA Capital Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Arctic Paper SA Capital Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 171 k tonnes/year. By scope: Scope 1: 236 kg CO2/tonne paper; Scope 2: 44 kg CO2/tonne paper; Scope 3: 166 kg CO2/tonne paper. 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
171 k tonnes/year
2023
Renewable Energy
0.33 MWh/tonne (internal renewable energy production)
of total energy
Water Usage
4.6M m3/year
2023
Waste
5.2K tonnes/year (recycling or energy extraction)
2023
Energy Use
1.1K GWh/year
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). | 236 kg CO2/tonne paper |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 44 kg CO2/tonne paper |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 166 kg CO2/tonne paper |
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 | 171 k tonnes/year |
| 2022 | 212 ktCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2020 | 385 kg CO2/tonne of paper (2020) |
| 2019 | 415 kg CO2/tonne of paper (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Significant steps in enhancing energy efficiency, optimizing water usage, and increasing the share of renewable energy in our production.
- Kostrzyn mill expanding its solar panels installation.
- Grycksbo mill switched to non-fossil bio diesel as a fuel for internal transport vehicles.
- Grycksbo mill launched a project of pellet production installation.
- Munkedals mill created a flower meadow on the mill site.
- Modernisation of the PM1 recuperation system in Kostrzyn with an effective reduction of heat consumption and CO2 emissions by 2,784 tonnes per year.
- Upgrade of the venting system at PM1 and PM2 in Kostrzyn, resulting in a reduction of heat consumption and CO2 emissions by 1,575 tonnes per year and by 3,725 tonnes per year, respectively.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 7.0 m3/tonne of paper by 2025.
- Reduce total net specific energy consumption to 1.9 MWh/tonne of paper by 2025.
- Achieve <4 lost time injuries per million work hours by 2025.
- Achieve 100% of core suppliers providing existing signed environmental declarations by 2025.
- Achieve 90% of core suppliers who signed our Code of Conduct or have their own Code of Conduct by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Transition to fully fossil-free energy production by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Zero emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentPeopleBusiness Operations