Metsä Board Sustainability Review 2023

GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 2018−2023

WATER USE 2018–2023

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Direct fossil-based carbon dioxide emissions (Scope 1), tCO 2 1)

181,096

244,139

255,467

240,036

250,259

288,579

Water withdrawals, 1,000 m³

101,943

114,465

115,095

113,633

109,087

105,921

Indirect fossil-based carbon dioxide emissions (Scope 2 market-based), tCO 2 1)

3,617

147,081

184,028

282,236

262,442

275,048

Surface water, 1,000 m³

101,884

114,401

115,034

113,565

109,025

105,867

Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1), tCO 2 e

201,984

264,961

-

-

-

310,232

Groundwater, 1,000 m³

58

65

61

68

62

55

Indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2 market-based ) tCO 2 e Indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2 location-based ) tCO 2 e Indirect GHG emissions in the value chain (Scope 3), tCO 2 e

5,108

155,287

-

-

-

296,282

Of water withdrawal used as cooling water, 1,000 m³

49,079

60,186

59,551

62,037

59,381

67,495

300,726

300,491

-

-

-

441,065

Of water withdrawal used as process water, 1,000 m³

54,441

56,629

57,486

54,69

53,352

54,804

1,792,006 2,274,825 1,854,840 1,847,773 1,026,896 1,058,455

Wastewater discharges generated from process water, 1,000 m³

45,380

58,740

58,738

60,119

59,326

67,133

Biogenic carbon dioxide emissions, tCO 2

1,984,088 1,937,318

1,715,681

1,812,952

1,815,179 1,812,793

Water consumption, 1,000 m³

3,874

4,579

-

-

-

-

1) The emissions that are covered by Metsä Board’s 2030 target. The Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions were reported for the first time in 2023. The GHG emissions have been retroactively calculated for 2022 and 2018. The Scope 3 calculation methodology was updated for 2022−2023. Some of the figures have been retroactively adjusted from previous reporting due to additional information. The reporting principles for metrics are presented in the Sustainability Statement.

Some of the figures have been retroactively adjusted from previous reporting due to additional information. The reporting principles for metrics are presented in the Sustainability Statement. Water consumption was not reported in 2018−2021.

Key measures, according to plan, for reducing fossil-based carbon dioxide emissions to zero. Some of the projects still lack a final investment decision and the times shown are indicative. The purchasing of power and heat will shift to fossil free energy sources. See also our interactive roadmaps on our website. Roadmap to fossil free mills by the end of 2030

Key measures, according to plan, for reducing process water use. Up to 50% of total process water use reductions per product tonne will be due to the planned renewal of Husum pulp mill. Some of the projects still lack a final investment decision and the times shown are indicative. See also our interactive roadmaps on our website. Roadmap for reduced process water use by the end of 2030

TAKO In steam production, natural gas is replaced by, e.g. electricity

HUSUM Optimising the separation of process water and uncontaminated cooling water. Renewal of Husum pulp mill, phase 2: New fibre line

Base year: 0%

Target: 100%

JOUTSENO Natural gas is replaced by biogas or electricity

TAKO Enhancing water recycling

SIMPELE Peat is replaced by renewable energy*

HUSUM, KASKINEN, KYRO, SIMPELE The power plant’s backup fuels will be replaced with renewable fuels

ÄÄNEKOSKI Enhancing water recycling and water use efficiency, combining wastewater treatment with Metsä Fibre

KASKINEN Optimising water use in debarking, in raw water chemical purification, and in wastewater treatment

KASKINEN Process fuels in chemicals recovery will be replaced with renewable fuels

KYRO Peat is replaced by renewable energy

KYRO The power plant’s new turbine and generator

SIMPELE Enhancing water recycling, optimising water use in debarking and in wastewater treatment

HUSUM, KEMI, KYRO, TAKO, SIMPELE Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or natural gas in the coating drying will be replaced e.g. with biogas or electricity

KYRO Optimising reject handling of raw water chemical purification, enhancing water recycling and optimising the separation of process water and uncontaminated cooling water

Starting point: 82%

JOUTSENO Minor upgrades to water use efficiency

RENEWAL OF THE HUSUM PULP MILL Phase 1: New recovery boiler and turbine

RENEWAL OF THE HUSUM PULP MILL Phase 2: New fibre line

Target: -35%

KEMI Enhancing water recycling and optimising the separation of process water and uncontaminated cooling water

2018

2024

2030

2018

2024

2030

A darker shade indicates measures already taken.

Share of fossil free energy out of total energy. When the share is 100%, Metsä Board’s fossil- based CO 2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) are zero. *Simpele power plant discontinued the use of peat in 2023, but some peat is used in 2024 due to a lower availability of wood chips.

Reduction of process water use per product tonne

Estimated time frame for the project

A darker shade indicates measures already taken

Estimated time frame for the project

22

23

METSÄ BOARD SUSTAINABILITY REVIEW 2023

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