Nord-Lock reduces Scope 1 emissions from Swedish facility 99.9%

Panorama over Nord-Lock production facility in Mattmar, Sweden.

• Nord-Lock’s Mattmar facility has fully switched to biopropane
• The result is a 99.9% reduction in the site’s Scope 1 emissions
• The switch is an example of meaningful action being taken by Nord-Lock to meet science-based targets for greenhouse gas emissions

Nord-Lock’s production facility in Mattmar, Sweden has officially transitioned to biopropane – a renewable fuel produced from feedstocks like plant waste – reducing its Scope 1 emissions by 99.9%.

The official transition was completed on earlier this year, and means the factory’s Scope 1 emissions (those generated directly from fuel combustion) drop from 190 tons of CO2e per year to only 0.26 tons of CO2e per year.

The adoption of biopropane by Nord-Lock is an important contribution towards the science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which all companies in Nord-Lock Group have committed to. This includes a 58.8% reduction in absolute scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions by 2034, and a 100% reduction by 2050.

The change of fuel source is the latest in a series of sustainability investments at Nord-Lock’s Mattmar facility. In addition to replacing fossil propane, the site is powered by 100% renewable electricity, predominantly hydropower, further reducing its overall carbon footprint.

With biopropane offering the same performance and reliability as previously used fuel sources at a dramatically lower carbon footprint, Nord-Lock is able to maintain the same high quality and operational stability customers depend on while also drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions – a win-win outcome for all.

"The transition to biopropane is a significant step in lowering our carbon footprint and a key milestone in reaching our sustainability goals. We are constantly seeking solutions that cut emissions while maintaining our product performance. Achieving a 99.9% reduction in our factory’s Scope 1 emissions without impacting production is an excellent example of this approach," says Graham Souter, Vice President BU Nord-Lock.

Anna Sjöberg, Nord-Lock Group Quality & Sustainability Manager, adds: “The successful execution of our Mattmar facility's switch to biopropane is strong confirmation that Nord-Lock Group's sustainability roadmap is having a timely, positive impact on reducing emissions from our day-to-day operations, and is delivering clear and meaningful results.”