Saab AB
Saab's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Saab 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).
Saab has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Saab's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Saab amounted to 27,596 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Saab decreased by 7.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Saab's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Saab's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Saab were 14,922 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Saab reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Saab's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Saab's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Saab's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Saab reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,932 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,674 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Saab reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Saab's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 26.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Saab's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Saab's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Saab use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Saab reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Saab's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Saab's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Saab reported 802,956 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 2025 disclosure of Saab includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Saab's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Saab's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Saab reported total Scope 3 emissions of 802,956 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 83.19% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.81% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Saab reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Saab's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 28.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Saab's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Saab's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Saab disclose?
In 2025, Saab reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Saab's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Saab's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 556,172 tCO₂e (69.27%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 135,000 tCO₂e (16.81%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 88,282 tCO₂e (10.99%)
Saab's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Saab’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Saab reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,922 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,605 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.73 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Saab's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Saab's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Saab reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Saab rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Saab ranked 3 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Saab among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Saab's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Saab reported a total carbon footprint of 830,552 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.86% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Saab's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.8%.a