Climate transition plan

Climate transition plan provides a holistic view of Metsä Group’s climate targets and actions to achieve them. Strengthening the climate resilience requires a strategic approach that links climate and nature.

Climate transition plan 2025

Good progress in reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions

Metsä Group’s bioproduct mills in Äänekoski and Kemi operate completely without fossil energy, and other production is also carried out using mainly fossil-free energy. A roadmap has been created for each production unit to guide the transition away from fossil energy and reach the zero target in fossil Scopes 1 and 2 CO₂emissions.

Metsä Group’s strong focus on reducing Scopes 1 and 2 emissions is reflected in good results: regarding Scopes 1 and 2 we have already reached the 1.5°C Paris-aligned 2030 IPCC reduction target.

Regarding Scope 3 emissions, our focus is on reducing emissions from the logistics purchased by us. Our target is a 30% reduction from the 2022 level by 2030 and it is set for emissions calculated per tonne-kilometre. In addition to emissions reduction targets we also have in place other targets related to climate change mitigation and adaptation for forest management, resource-efficient production and products

61%

reduction in fossil Scopes 1 and 2 CO2 emissions since 2018
94%

of the energy used in production is fossil-free
85%

of the wood raw material originates from Finnish forests

Metsä Group's Climate Transition Plan

The Climate Transition Plan presents our climate goals and the climate actions related to forest services, production, products, and the value chain.

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Collaboration and partnerships are key

In many applications Metsä Group’s products substitute fossil alternatives. The biogenic carbon in construction wood products is stored for a long time which provides climate benefits.

Collaboration with customers, suppliers and other partners is a crucial part of our climate work. We carry out a wide range of development and cooperation projects in which climate benefits are an important part of the result. The climate impacts of products are verified with carbon footprint calculations based on the product life cycle assessment.

In the spring of 2023, Metsä Group committed to developing regenerative forestry. We aim to implement measures for wood procurement and forest services that will verifiably strengthen the state of forest nature in Finland. This also strengthens the ability of forests to adapt to climate change.

What is a climate transition plan?

A climate transition plan is a strategic plan that describes how a company will transition from its current state to its climate goals. It includes targets, measures, risk analysis, and business and governance perspectives.

Metsä Group published its climate transition plan for the first time in 2024. The plan was updated in 2025.

What are Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions?

Scope 1 – Direct emissions

Scope 1 emissions arise from the company's own operations and the company can control them directly. These include, for example, emissions from the use of fuels in production facilities.

Scope 2 – Indirect emissions related to purchased energy

Scope 2 emissions arise from the production of energy purchased by the company, such as electricity and heat.

Scope 3 – Indirect emissions from the value chain

Scope 3 emissions arise in the company's value chain, such as in procurement and in connection with the use and disposal of sold products. These can include, for example, emissions from logistics, waste management, and the production of purchased raw materials. Scope 3 emissions are divided into 15 categories, of which the company must report the most material ones.

What is climate resilience?

Climate resilience refers to the ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover quickly from the impacts of climate change. It involves both reducing risks and ensuring business continuity in changing conditions.

Climate resilience can include, for example:

Preparing for extreme weather conditions, such as storms, floods, droughts
Strengthening biodiversity so that ecosystems are more resilient to change
Managing risks in supply chains and infrastructure
Developing new ways of operating and innovating to make operations more flexible