Billerud’s long-term Science Based Targets approved – net-zero by 2050

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Billerud’s long-term commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. This means that Billerud will first reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operations and value chain by 90%. The remaining residual greenhouse gas emissions will be eliminated through balancing with an equal amount of carbon removals from the atmosphere. The value chain covers all stages of the product lifecycle – from raw materials, energy, through production and transport, to product use, and end-of-life – including both direct and indirect emissions.

The SBTi validation confirms that Billerud’s targets align with climate science and the goals of the Paris Agreement, to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Roadmaps are in place for reducing long-term Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions across both Billerud’s European and North American operations.

Billerud’s long-term Science Based Targets approved – net-zero by 2050 – Billerud

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