Elekta AB (publ)

Common Name
Elekta
Country
Sweden
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices
Employees
4,536
Ticker
EKTA B
Exchange
NASDAQ STOCKHOLM AB
Description
Elekta AB (publ), a medical technology company, engages in the provision of clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders worldwide. The company offers radiation therapy products, includi...

Elekta's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Elekta 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).

Elekta has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Elekta's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Elekta amounted to 11,157 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).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Elekta increased by 1.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Elekta's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+9%-2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Elekta's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Elekta were 6,141 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Elekta reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Elekta's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Elekta's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.7%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Elekta's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Elekta reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,760 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 5,016 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Elekta reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Elekta's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 19.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Elekta's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Elekta 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Elekta use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Elekta reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Elekta's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Elekta's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Elekta reported 531,641 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of Elekta includes a breakdown across 8 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.

Elekta's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e+8%-13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Elekta's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Elekta reported total Scope 3 emissions of 531,641 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 50.83% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 49.17% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Elekta reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Elekta's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Elekta 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Elekta's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Elekta disclose?

In 2024, Elekta reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Elekta's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Elekta's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 261,244 tCOâ‚‚e (49.14%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 226,483 tCOâ‚‚e (42.6%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 17,071 tCOâ‚‚e (3.21%)

Elekta's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(3.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(42.6%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(49.1%)

Insights into Elekta's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Elekta reported a total carbon footprint of 542,798 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.89% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Elekta's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.13%.

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