Environmental

In 2024 our absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions reduction targets were validated by SBTi, as aligned with its 1.5º C target.

As a result of the SBTi verification process and restatement, we have updated our emissions reductions targets, accordingly, establishing SBTi validated targets to reduce our absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 53% by 2030, and our absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030.

See also Energy Management section in our 2024 Sustainability Report

2021
(Baseline)

2023

2024

Scope 1 (tCO2e)

728,408

426,426

497,984

Scope 2 (tCO2e)

169,454

110,141

103,296

Scope 1+2 (tCO2e)

897,862

536,567

601,280

Scope 3 (tCO2e)¹

2,366,442

1,858,593

1,760,452

Total

3,264,304

2,395,160

2,361,732

Note:

• ¹ Scope 3 emissions categories calculated by Lecta are Category 1 Purchased goods and services, Category 2 Capital goods, Category 3 Fuel- and energy-related Activities, Category 4 Upstream transportation and distribution, Category 5 Waste generated in operations, Category 6 Business travel, Category 7 Employee commuting, Category 8 Upstream leased assets, Category 9 Downstream transportation and distribution, Category 10 Processing of sold products, Category 12 End-of-life treatment of sold products and Category 13 Downstream leased assets. Other categories included in the GHG Protocol do not apply to Lecta.

SDGs contribution

AFFORDABLE AND
CLEAN ENERGY

CLIMATE
ACTION

Water is a crucial resource in the pulp and paper industry, necessary for both pulp production and the paper forming process. Lecta remains committed to anticipating and carefully managing water usage and consumption through enhanced efficiency and other water management strategies.

Our mills employ high rates of water recycling, with discharged amounts nearly matching intake levels, rigorous chemical-physical and biological treatment of wastewater from our processes is conducted before it is discharged and our mills also implement closed water systems for repetitive water usage.

Find out more about Water management: 2024 Sustainability Report

2022
(Baseline)

2023

2024

Water recycled

87%

87.9%

89.8%

Water consumed
(m³/ton of paper)

12.3

14.8

13

Note:

• The indicators demonstrate that in 2024, we made positive progress against both of our water consumption targets for 2030. There was an increase in the percentage of recycled water (+2%), and a reduction in overall water consumption of 1.8m³/ton of paper produced with respect to previous year. The decrease in water consumption per ton of paper produced is a direct result of our water saving measures, as well as the change in prevailing market conditions, since the levels of production and demand have increased in 2024, compared to 2023. The improvement in our water recycling KPI is a result of water recycling measures implemented in our mills.

SDGs contribution

RESPONSIBLE
CONSUMPTION
AND PRODUCTION

LIFE
BELOW WATER

LIFE
ON LAND

Management of process waste is performed in collaboration with trusted partners, to ensure sustainable disposal as well as maximizing possibilities of reuse. Most of Lecta's waste is specific to pulp and paper manufacturing and as such is included in the European list of waste with a non-hazardous characterization.

Find out more about Waste management: 2024 Sustainability Report

2022
(Baseline)

2023

2024

Recovered waste

93.7%

97.8%

97.1%

Waste to landfills

5.1%

1%

2%

Note:

• The percentage of recovered waste decreased slightly (-0.7%), due to the waste generated by the new Condat boiler, which, in its first year of operation, was not able to be fully recovered. However, plans are already underway for a partnership with a waste management service to be able to recover this waste in 2025.
• The percentage of waste to landfills also increased compared to 2023, attributed to the same issue arising from the unrecovered waste produced by the recovery boiler at Condat.

SDGs contribution

RESPONSIBLE
CONSUMPTION
AND PRODUCTION

LIFE
BELOW WATER

In Lecta’s Responsible Purchasing Policy for Wood and forest-based products, we commit to purchase controlled and certified wood fiber to preserve the environment and the economic resources for families and local communities.

Lecta's policies are compulsory for all Lecta's activity centers and require the acquisition of only certified or controlled wood fiber.

A robust PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) and FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) C011032 Chain of Custody system is implemented, guaranteeing traceable and responsible sourcing of wood and wood fiber.

Find out more about Pulp & Fiber: 2024 Sustainability Report

2021
(Baseline)

2023

2024

Purchased certified pulp

77%

88%

92%

Chain of custody controlled

100%

100%

100%

SDGs contribution

LIFE
ON LAND