Atlas Copco AB
Atlas Copco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Atlas Copco's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Atlas Copco amounted to 228,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Atlas Copco increased by 1.79%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Atlas Copco were 86,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Atlas Copco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Atlas Copco's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 309.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Atlas Copco's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.38%, 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 2023, Atlas Copco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 142,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Atlas Copco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Atlas Copco's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 49.47%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 2023, 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 2023, Atlas Copco reported 250,528,000 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 2023 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 2022, 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 2023, Atlas Copco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 250,528,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 1.51% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.49% 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 2018, Atlas Copco's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 147,269.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Atlas Copco's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 244,618,000 tCO₂e (97.64%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,764,000 tCO₂e (1.5%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 1,668,000 tCO₂e (0.67%)
Atlas Copco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Atlas Copco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Atlas Copco reported a total carbon footprint of 250,756,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.43% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Atlas Copco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.06%. a