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Sylvamo

Sylvamo Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the global paper and packaging industry. Founded in 2021, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in sustainable paper solutions, focusing on high-quality products for various applications, including printing, writing, and packaging. With major operational regions across North America, Latin America, and Europe, Sylvamo is committed to innovation and environmental stewardship. Its core offerings, such as premium uncoated freesheet and specialty papers, are distinguished by their exceptional performance and sustainability credentials. Recognised for its dedication to responsible sourcing and manufacturing, Sylvamo has achieved significant milestones in a short span, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking eco-friendly paper solutions.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Sylvamo's score of 39 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sylvamo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sylvamo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,400,387,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 51,900,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 74,815,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 4,340,387,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Sylvamo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. This target encompasses all three scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3). Specifically, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28.1% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030, establishing a pathway towards net-zero emissions. The company's reduction initiatives are aligned with industry standards and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices within the forest and paper products sector. Sylvamo's targets are classified as "Well-below 2°C," indicating their alignment with global climate goals to limit temperature rise. As they work towards these goals, Sylvamo is focused on implementing systematic changes within their operations to achieve these significant reductions.

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2019202120222023
Scope 1
771,930,000
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Scope 2
74,815,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
5,568,672,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sylvamo's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sylvamo is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sylvamo is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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