Mercer International Inc. Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Mercer International (Nasdaq: MERC) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress towards its 2030 sustainability goals. Key achievements include:
The company achieved 83% renewable fuel-based energy usage, progressing toward its 90% target by 2030. Landfill waste improved 24% from 2019 baseline to 16.6 kg/ADMT, while water consumption at pulp mills decreased 8% year-over-year. Employee safety showed marked improvement with a 25% reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate to 2.76.
Mercer enhanced its ESG governance by obtaining third-party emissions data assurance and improved its Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating to 17.6 from 21.4 in 2023. The company also released its first TNFD-aligned report and received the 2024 SFI President's Award for leadership in mass timber and supply chain certification.
Mercer International (Nasdaq: MERC) ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto sulla Sostenibilità 2024, evidenziando importanti progressi verso gli obiettivi di sostenibilità fissati per il 2030. Tra i risultati principali:
L'azienda ha raggiunto un utilizzo di energia basata per l'83% su carburanti rinnovabili, avvicinandosi all'obiettivo del 90% entro il 2030. I rifiuti destinati alle discariche sono diminuiti del 24% rispetto al 2019, arrivando a 16,6 kg/ADMT, mentre il consumo d'acqua negli impianti di produzione di pasta di legno è calato dell'8% su base annua. La sicurezza dei dipendenti è migliorata significativamente con una riduzione del 25% del Tasso Totale di Incidenti Registrabili, sceso a 2,76.
Mercer ha rafforzato la propria governance ESG ottenendo la certificazione dei dati sulle emissioni da parte di terzi e migliorando il proprio rating di rischio ESG Sustainalytics, che è passato da 21,4 nel 2023 a 17,6. L'azienda ha inoltre pubblicato il suo primo rapporto allineato al TNFD e ha ricevuto il Premio del Presidente SFI 2024 per la leadership nel settore del legno massiccio e nella certificazione della filiera.
Mercer International (Nasdaq: MERC) ha publicado su Informe de Sostenibilidad 2024, destacando avances significativos hacia sus metas de sostenibilidad para 2030. Logros clave incluyen:
La compañía alcanzó un uso de 83% de energía basada en combustibles renovables, avanzando hacia su objetivo del 90% para 2030. Los residuos enviados a vertederos mejoraron un 24% desde la línea base de 2019, llegando a 16.6 kg/ADMT, mientras que el consumo de agua en las plantas de pulpa disminuyó un 8% interanual. La seguridad de los empleados mostró una mejora notable con una reducción del 25% en la Tasa Total de Incidentes Registrables, hasta 2.76.
Mercer mejoró su gobernanza ESG obteniendo la verificación de datos de emisiones por terceros y elevó su calificación de riesgo ESG Sustainalytics de 21.4 en 2023 a 17.6. La empresa también publicó su primer informe alineado con TNFD y recibió el Premio del Presidente SFI 2024 por liderazgo en madera maciza y certificación de la cadena de suministro.
머서 인터내셔널 (나스닥: MERC)은 2024년 지속 가능성 보고서를 발표하며 2030년 지속 가능성 목표에 대한 중요한 진전을 강조했습니다. 주요 성과는 다음과 같습니다:
회사는 83%의 재생 가능 연료 기반 에너지 사용을 달성하여 2030년까지 90% 목표를 향해 나아가고 있습니다. 매립지 폐기물은 2019년 기준 대비 24% 개선되어 16.6 kg/ADMT에 도달했으며, 펄프 공장의 물 사용량은 전년 대비 8% 감소했습니다. 직원 안전도 크게 향상되어 총 기록 가능한 사고율이 25% 감소한 2.76을 기록했습니다.
머서는 제3자 배출 데이터 검증을 통해 ESG 거버넌스를 강화했으며, Sustainalytics ESG 위험 등급을 2023년 21.4에서 17.6으로 개선했습니다. 또한 첫 번째 TNFD 정렬 보고서를 발표했으며, 대량 목재 및 공급망 인증 분야의 리더십으로 2024년 SFI 사장상을 수상했습니다.
Mercer International (Nasdaq : MERC) a publié son rapport de durabilité 2024, mettant en lumière des progrès significatifs vers ses objectifs de durabilité pour 2030. Les principales réalisations incluent :
L'entreprise a atteint une utilisation de 83 % d'énergie à base de carburants renouvelables, progressant vers son objectif de 90 % d'ici 2030. Les déchets mis en décharge ont diminué de 24 % par rapport à la référence de 2019, atteignant 16,6 kg/ADMT, tandis que la consommation d'eau dans les usines de pâte a diminué de 8 % d'une année sur l'autre. La sécurité des employés s'est nettement améliorée avec une réduction de 25 % du taux total d'incidents enregistrables, à 2,76.
Mercer a renforcé sa gouvernance ESG en obtenant une assurance tierce sur les données d'émissions et a amélioré sa note de risque ESG Sustainalytics, passant de 21,4 en 2023 à 17,6. L'entreprise a également publié son premier rapport aligné sur le TNFD et a reçu le prix du président SFI 2024 pour son leadership dans le bois massif et la certification de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
Mercer International (Nasdaq: MERC) hat seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2024 veröffentlicht und dabei bedeutende Fortschritte auf dem Weg zu seinen Nachhaltigkeitszielen für 2030 hervorgehoben. Wichtige Errungenschaften umfassen:
Das Unternehmen erreichte eine Nutzung von 83% erneuerbarer kraftstoffbasierter Energie und bewegt sich damit auf das Ziel von 90% bis 2030 zu. Die Deponieabfälle verbesserten sich um 24% gegenüber dem Basisjahr 2019 auf 16,6 kg/ADMT, während der Wasserverbrauch in den Zellstoffwerken im Jahresvergleich um 8% zurückging. Die Mitarbeitersicherheit zeigte eine deutliche Verbesserung mit einer Reduktion der Gesamtzahl meldepflichtiger Vorfälle um 25% auf 2,76.
Mercer stärkte seine ESG-Governance durch die Einholung einer Drittanbieter-Bestätigung der Emissionsdaten und verbesserte sein Sustainalytics ESG-Risikobewertungsergebnis von 21,4 im Jahr 2023 auf 17,6. Das Unternehmen veröffentlichte außerdem seinen ersten TNFD-konformen Bericht und erhielt den SFI President's Award 2024 für Führungsstärke im Bereich Massivholz und Lieferkettenzertifizierung.
- 83% of fuel-based energy comes from renewable sources, approaching 90% target for 2030
- 24% improvement in landfill waste reduction from 2019 baseline
- 8% year-over-year reduction in water consumption at pulp mills
- 25% improvement in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) from 3.68 to 2.76
- Improved Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating to 17.6 from 21.4 in 2023
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NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, Fit for Future: Transition and Transformation. The report outlines, among other things, the Company’s progress towards its 2030 sustainability goals.
Juan Carlos Bueno, President and CEO, stated:
“In 2024, we applied the same operational discipline to our sustainability efforts that we bring to all areas of our business. We focused on where Mercer can make the most meaningful contribution—reducing emissions at the source, improving resource efficiency, and advancing renewable bioproducts. These steps reflect our learning and commitment to a long-term, practical impact that we believe will add value to our overall business.”
Bill Adams, Chief Sustainability Officer, added:
“We recognize that credibility in sustainability comes from transparency and benchmarking. In 2024, we prioritized ESG governance by securing third-party assurance of our emissions data and aligning with evolving disclosure standards. These efforts helped improve our Sustainalytics ESG risk rating and position Mercer as a reliable partner for investors, customers, and communities who increasingly expect clear and consistent sustainability performance.”
2024 Highlights
Selected highlights of accomplishments include:
Climate & Emissions
83% of fuel-based energy came from renewable sources, advancing toward the Company’s90% target by 2030.- Completed Mercer’s third climate scenario analysis, enhancing climate risk assessment and disclosure.
Waste & Resource Efficiency
- Landfill waste totaled 16.6 kg/ADMT—a
24% improvement over the 2019 baseline—advancing toward the30% reduction target by 2030. - Water consumption at pulp mills declined
8% year-over-year due to operational efficiencies.
Employee Safety
- The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) improved
25% , from 3.68 to 2.76.
ESG Governance & Reporting
- Released Mercer’s first Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) aligned report on nature-related risks and dependencies.
- Completed a double materiality assessment designed to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) requirements.
Recognition
- Received the 2024 SFI President’s Award for leadership in mass timber and supply chain certification.
- Improved Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating to 17.6 (low risk), down from 21.4 in 2023.
Looking Ahead
Mercer’s 2024 Sustainability Report reflects the Company’s continued commitment to measurable, science-based progress. As Mercer advances toward its 2030 goals, it remains focused on integrating sustainability into core business decisions, building trust through transparency, and delivering long-term value for stakeholders. The full report is available at www.mercerint.com/sustainability.
About Us
Mercer International Inc. is a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the USA, and Canada. Its consolidated annual production capacity is 2.1 million tonnes of pulp, 960 million board feet of lumber, 210 thousand cubic meters of CLT, 45 thousand cubic meters of glulam, 17 million pallets, and 230,000 metric tonnes of biofuels. For more information about the company and to read the full report, please visit its website at www.mercerint.com.
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