Investor AB
Investor's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Investor 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).
Investor has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Investor's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Investor amounted to 134 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Investor increased by 39.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Investor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Investor's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Investor were 11 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Investor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Investor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Investor's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Investor's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Investor's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Investor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 123 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Investor reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Investor's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 35.16%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Investor's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 44.71% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Investor use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Investor reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Investor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Investor's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Investor reported 191,335 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 2023 disclosure of Investor includes a breakdown across 6 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.
Investor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Investor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Investor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 191,335 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Investor reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Investor's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 37.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Investor's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Investor disclose?
In 2023, Investor reported emissions for 6 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 Investor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Investor's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 190,600 tCOâ‚‚e (99.62%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 665 tCOâ‚‚e (0.35%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 25 tCOâ‚‚e (0.01%)
Investor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Investor's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Investor reported a total carbon footprint of 191,469 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.48% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Investor's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.06%.