- Potential negative impacts of monoculture on the region’s hydrological cycle, soil nutrients, plant and microorganism growth, and community members
- Potential negative impacts of the port terminal on various injuries, damage to buildings, discomfort for community members, impact on water resources, lack of job opportunities, petroleum product spills, fire risks
Veracel Celulose
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Veracel Celulose disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 261.0K tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 188.9K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 972.31 tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 71.1K tCO2e (2023). 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
261.0K tCO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (plant energy)
of total energy
Water Usage
21.4K Ml (2023)
2023
Waste
42.4K tons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
4.8M GJ (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). | 188.9K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 972.31 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 71.1K tCO2e (2023) |
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 | 261.0K tCO2e (2023) |
| 2022 | 194.0K MtCO2e (net emissions after accounting for carbon sequestration) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Lowest average annual rate of specific water use in the history of operations
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions through historic milestones in reducing water and natural gas consumption
- More than 98% of industrial waste recycled
- Specific water consumption for cellulose production amounted to 20.06 m3/tsa
- 20 million tons of cellulose produced two years ahead of schedule
- Self-sufficient in renewable electricity generation
- Completed Veracel Solar Project with the installation of 2,172 photovoltaic panels at five external sites
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Specific water consumption of less than or equal to 20 m3/tsa in 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Average specific water consumption of less than 18 m3/tsa over five years (target set in 2020)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance