Date
Our reference
Direct line
Email
02 March 2016
Catarina Ljungberg
+46 60 16 43 56
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Catarina.ljungberg@sca.com
SCA Forest Products Carbon Footprint database
Carbon Profiles according to CEPI Framework on pulp, paper and sawn products
SCA ÖSTRAND
Pulp
Carbon Profile
SCA has the means and will declare our carbon dioxide emissions in several different
ways.
CEPI has put forward an industry standard calculating a Carbon Footprint for products
called the CEPI Carbon Footprint Framework (Ten Toes), where all the different steps of
the process are considered. Our Carbon Profiles are based upon this framework.
SCA is able to deliver Carbon Profiles for our products and this is to be seen as a
dynamic document. We can also produce figures for transport to customer, case studies,
or other emissions in cases where needed and we have developed skilled competence
for customer cooperation regarding Carbon Footprint or other questions. Do not hesitate
to contact us in these matters.
Best regards
Catarina Ljungberg
Environmental Manager
For more information:
CEPI TenToes Carbon Footprint Framework: www.cepi.org
SCA Östrand produces chlorine-free kraft pulp under the Celeste brand and CTMP under the Star brand.
Total production of pulp amounts to 500,000 tons. SCA Östrands green refined products from the forest;
crude tall oil, turpentine, green electricity and district heating are sold under the brand name Cirrus.
SCA Östrand is part of SCA’s Forest Products business unit, which produces paper for packaging and
print, pulp, solid-wood products and renewable energy. SCA Forest Products also manages SCA's
extensive forest holding, supplies SCA's Swedish industries with wood raw materials, in addition to
offering cost-efficient transport solutions.
Registered office Sundsvall. Corporate registration No. 556093-6733. VAT No. SE556093673301.
SCA Östrand
SCA Graphic Sundsvall AB
SE-86181 TIMRÅ
Carbon Profile, general remarks:
•
Our Carbon Profile data follows the guidelines decided in CEPI (Confederation of
European Paper Industries), the Carbon Footprint Framework.
•
GHG are Green House Gases. The figure from SCA refers only to CO2 as of
now. Other GHGs from our processes exists but are considered as of low
significance with today’s knowledge.
•
Figures are based on common LCA/LCI principles. Figures are mainly third-party
verified, by the means of ISO 14001, SCA RMS-verification or other systems. A
detailed verification of Carbon Profiles for the company is considered as
important and is also initiated by SCA.
•
Calculating all ten elements together in this Carbon Profile does not add up to
scientific standards with today’s knowledge. The parts have to be communicated
and used differently.
•
However, the ten elements can give the big picture of the positive effects, when
using forest products (pulp, paper, included recycled paper, biofuel and sawn
products).
•
Nonetheless, SCA established already 2001 a company goal to reduce carbon
dioxide emissions.
•
Our Carbon Profiles are always attached to a transparency document in order for
the customer to evaluate what is/is not included in calculations at this stage. The
transparency document is also important for our internal verification process.
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Transparency document for CEPI Framework and SCA interpretations
Absorption
1. Carbon
sequestration in
forest
**There are still discussions of this toe and it is currently not included in many carbon
footprint calculations.
On SCA-owned forest land an assessment has showed some 2.6 million tons carbon
dioxide sequestration, which, if allocated, gives several hundreds of kilograms of
sequestrated CO2 per ton of SCA products. On SCA Forest Products company level
the sequestration is substantially higher than the emissions.
The basis for our preliminary calculations today are only SCA-owned forests and our
long history of statistics on net growth, as well as prognosis. FSC certification of
forests and chain-of-custody certification of fiber supply ensures sustainable forest
management and replanting.
The main message is that, with SCA forest management and today’s knowledge, our
forests acts as a major carbon sink to be globally considered.
2. Carbon stored in
the product
Amount of CO2 stored in the product is calculated according to the IPPC formula in
CEPI Framework. The life-cycle time of the product and destiny (toe 9) are important
parameters if further assessed.
Emissions
3. Greenhouse gas
emissions from pulp
and paper production
Our units have an open declaration of fuels and emissions used in our processes,
third party verified and covered by CO2 ETS.
These emissions derived mainly from the use of fossil fuels in energy production.
Depending of the mills energy system (CHP) the emissions can be connected both
with electrical and thermal energy production. If electricity is purchased externally
please see toe 6.
Figures in WWF Paper Scorecard, which SCA support includes both toe 3 and 6.
4. Greenhouse gas
emissions associated
with producing fiber
This includes such as:
- Diesel oil consumption in forestry operations as harvesting and energy related
emissions for seedling nurseries. Allocated after wood use.
- Collection, sorting and processing of recovered paper before it enters the recycling
process.
5. Greenhouse gas
emissions associated
with producing other
raw materials/fuels
This includes emissions generated during the manufacturing of fuels and non-wood
based raw materials (Such as pigments, main process chemicals etc.)
CEPI framework recommends cut-off criteria of 90% i.e. to include 90% of all
emissions. The emissions related to this element are, with today’s knowledge, very
small compared to the emissions from pulp and paper manufacturing and is therefore
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not included here. Nevertheless a common approach and of assessing these figures
and life-cycle boundaries are here appropriate and also initiated by SCA.
6. Greenhouse gas
emissions associated
with purchased
electricity, steam and
heat and hot and cold
water
Purchased electrical and thermal energy.
The emission figure reported is calculated using country specific emission factors for
grid electricity in the country where the mill is located (Data from IEA, International
Energy Agency, 2005).
Instead of country specific emission factors can actual factors from energy suppliers
be used if they are provided and documented.
CHP for power supply has to be considered when evaluating, toe 3 and 6.
Electricity and thermal energy sold to third parties can be subtracted from purchased
energy.
7. Transport-related
greenhouse gas
emissions
7a) This figure includes emissions from transport of raw material to the mill i.e. wood,
recovered paper, filler, main process chemicals etc.
7b, c) Emissions related to transport of final product to customer is included as an
Euro average. Case studies for customers can easily be performed. SCA can assist
in this process.
Internal transports are today not included; CEPI framework recommends cut-off
criteria of 90% i.e. to include 90% of all emissions.
Customer Calculations
8. Emissions
associated with
product use
Our knowledge about this is not complete today and calculations are left to be
produced by our customers. SCA can assist in this process.
9. Emissions
associated with
product end-of-life
Our knowledge about this is not complete today and calculations are left to be
produced by our customers. SCA can assist in this process.
Environmental Communication Toolbox
10. Avoided
emissions and
offsets
***To fulfill the picture of the results of our enterprise our performed energy-related
investments this toe can be included but separated from others.
As SCA deliver some 3 TWh of biofuel, bio pellets, this can be considered as
replacing fuel oil in other energy systems. Also delivered waste heat to municipal
district heating can be considered replacing oil.
By investing in own “green” electricity production as CHP cogeneration, water- or wind
power other marginal energy sources are reduced in actual energy system.
Offsets are not included.
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SCA Forest Products Carbon Footprint Database
Östrand
10 elements of CEPI Framework
Celeste
Fossil CO2
(kg CO2/ tonne
product)
1. Carbon sequestration in forest
2015
Biogenic
CO2
(kg CO2/
tonne
product)
Comments
-
2. Carbon stored in the product
-1650
3. Greenhouse gas emissions from pulp and paper
production
30
4. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing fibre
14
5. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing
other raw materials/fuels
79
6. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with purchased
electricity, steam and heat and hot and cold water *
-3
7. Transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, trp. to mill
gate
26
Total fossil CO2, emissions excl. trp. to customer
146
7. Transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, Average trp.
from mill to customer
51
7. Transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, Case study
trp. from mill to specific customer
Total fossil CO2, emissions incl. trp. to customer
197
8. Emissions associated with product use
-
9. Emissions associated with product end-of-life
10. Avoided emissions and offsets
* 13,0 kg CO2/MWh
**, *** Please see Transparency
Document
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SCA Forest Products Carbon Footprint Database
2015
Östrand
10 elements of CEPI Framework
Star
Fossil CO2
(kg CO2/
tonne
product)
1. Carbon sequestration in forest**
Biogenic CO2
(kg CO2/ tonne
product)
Comments
-
2. Carbon stored in the product
-1650
3. Greenhouse gas emissions from pulp and paper
production
40
4. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing fibre
14
5. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing
other raw materials/fuels
109
6. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with purchased
electricity, steam and heat and hot and cold water *
17
7. Transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, trp. to mill
gate
26
Total fossil CO2, emissions excl. trp. to customer
206
7. Transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, Average trp.
from mill to customer
51
7. Transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, Case study
trp. from mill to specific customer
Total fossil CO2, emissions incl. trp. to customer
258
8. Emissions associated with product use
-
9. Emissions associated with product end-of-life
-
10. Avoided emissions and offsets***
* 13,0 kg CO2/MWh
**, *** Please see Transparency Document
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