Atlas Copco AB
Atlas Copco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Atlas Copco completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Atlas Copco has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Atlas Copco's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Atlas Copco amounted to 236,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Atlas Copco increased by 0.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Atlas Copco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Atlas Copco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Atlas Copco were 91,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Atlas Copco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Atlas Copco's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Atlas Copco's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Atlas Copco's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Atlas Copco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 145,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Atlas Copco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Atlas Copco's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 47.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Atlas Copco's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Atlas Copco's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Atlas Copco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Atlas Copco reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Atlas Copco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Atlas Copco's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Atlas Copco reported 224,213,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Atlas Copco includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Atlas Copco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Atlas Copco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Atlas Copco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 224,213,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 1.47% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.53% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Atlas Copco reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Atlas Copco's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 15.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Atlas Copco's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Atlas Copco's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Atlas Copco disclose?
In 2024, Atlas Copco reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Atlas Copco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Atlas Copco's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 218,027,000 tCO₂e (97.24%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,283,000 tCO₂e (1.46%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 2,443,000 tCO₂e (1.09%)
Atlas Copco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Atlas Copco’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Atlas Copco reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 91,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,041 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.67 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Atlas Copco's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Atlas Copco's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Atlas Copco reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.74, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Atlas Copco rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Atlas Copco ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Atlas Copco is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Atlas Copco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Atlas Copco reported a total carbon footprint of 224,449,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.54% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Atlas Copco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.06%.a