Taking Action on Climate
We are committed to protecting the environment we operate in to mitigate climate change and reduce our ecological footprint.
Protecting our environment
We acknowledge that as a business, we play a critical role in addressing climate change, setting targets and innovating to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help drive the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Taking committed steps to reduce our CO2e emissions will help minimise our contribution to climate change and improve efficiency as we reduce our energy use and deliver value through sustainable products and solutions. Maintaining our ecosystems’ resilience is critical for climate change mitigation and achieving our climate goals.
Taking action on climate is an integral part of our Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030).
reduction of our absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared with our 2019 baseline
of our fibre is responsibly sourced, with 75% FSC™ or PEFC certified, with the balance controlled wood
Hug&Hold has a 43% lower carbon impact than virgin plastic shrink wrap according to our critically reviewed life cycle assessment
2023 taking action on climate highlights
Our key climate topics
We are working to reduce our GHG emissions in line with a 1.5°C scenario.
Our approved science-based Net-Zero targets cover GHG emissions from our operations and supply chain (Scope 1, 2 and 3).
Sustainable working forests have a critical role in addressing the climate crisis and in securing long-term benefits for society and for landowners.
Water and biodiversity are key factors for ecosystem resilience.
We collaborate with partners to support the development of biodiversity action plans and water impact assessments.
photo credit: Scott Ramsay
Our climate commitments, targets and performance
Reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with science-based Net-Zero targets
Targets
Reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline
Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline
Reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 baseline
2023 performance
We achieved a reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 22% compared with our 2019 baseline, and 4% since the previous year. Since 2004, we have reduced our absolute GHG emissions by 2.57 million tonnes CO2e, which is a 55% reduction.
78% of fuels used in our pulp and paper mills were from renewable sources.
Our Scope 3 emissions were estimated to represent 55% of our total GHG emissions. We reduced our Scope 3 emissions by around 260,000 tonnes CO2e. This is a reduction of 9% against 2022 and a 21% reduction against the 2019 baseline. The reduction was mainly due to market-related lower production volumes requiring fewer raw materials.
In 2023, we continued to engage with our suppliers on GHG reduction and have conducted our first Virtual Supplier Event with over 100 participants from key suppliers.
Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions in total were reduced to 0.34 million tonnes in 2023, which is a 21% reduction compared with our 2019 baseline, and 7% since last year.
Maintain zero deforestation in our wood supply, sourcing from resilient forests
Targets
Maintain 100% FSC™ certification in our own forest landholdings
100% responsibly sourced fibre with 75% FSC or PEFC certified fibre procured by 2025 and the remainder meeting the FSC Controlled Wood Standard
Implement leading forestry measures to ensure productive and resilient forests
2023 performance
We have achieved our target to maintain FSC certification in our own forestry landholdings. In South Africa, we conducted an integrated forest management audit for the first time and successfully passed a recertification audit in line with the ISO 14001 (2015) standard.
100% of our fibre was responsibly sourced, with 75% FSC and PEFC certified and the remainder meeting the FSC Controlled Wood standard.
We continued to engage with scientists and other companies in our sector as part of the IUFRO-Mondi partnership and held a Think Tank meeting, where the preliminary findings of a synthesis study were presented. Read more here.
Safeguard biodiversity and water resources in our operations and beyond
Targets
Conduct water stewardship assessments at our mills and forestry operations by 2025, and implement required actions to address the findings by 2030
Conduct biodiversity assessments at our mills and forest operations, introducing biodiversity action plans where necessary by 2025
2023 performance
In 2023, we conducted two water stewardship assessments for Mondi mills in Tire (Türkiye) and Stambolijski (Bulgaria). To date, we have assessed 54% of our operations.
We conducted biodiversity assessments and developed action plans for three mills. As of year-end 2022, we have conducted biodiversity assessments at 46% of our mills and forestry operations.
With all assessments finalised in 2021, we have developed action plans for 54% of our mills and forestry operations, up from 46% in 2022. In 2023, we have worked on developing action plans based on the assessments, for example at Mondi Dynäs (Sweden).
Through our partnership with the Endangered Wildlife Trust we have conducted a desk-based pilot assessment of the biodiversity footprints of Mondi’s operations in South Africa and conducted ‘Species Field Days’. Read more here.
Consolidated SD performance
Are you looking for more in-depth environmental data? Discover our Consolidated SD Performance Tables showing our key performance indicators in line with our sustainability framework MAP2030.
External recognition for our Sustainability practices
We have been recognised as a leader in sustainability practices by several external corporate ratings and indices, including CDP, MSCI ESG rating and EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility ratings.
Articles on our climate actions
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Mondi’s science-based Net-Zero targets for greenhouse gas emissions reduction validated by SBTi
Press release15 Dec 2022 -
Enhancing climate change resilience through water flow tracking
Case study20 Mar 20232 min -
Working with suppliers to reduce transport emissions
Case study25 Mar 2022 -
Replacing coal with biomass to reduce emissions in South Africa
Case study25 Mar 20222 min -
Endangered Wildlife Trust and Mondi partner to map biodiversity footprints in South African forestry operations
Press release15 May 20233 min