Sandvik AB
Sandvik's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Sandvik 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).
Sandvik has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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.  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 Sandvik's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sandvik amounted to 296,080 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 Sandvik decreased by 0.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Sandvik's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sandvik's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sandvik were 78,326 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Sandvik reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sandvik's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Sandvik's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Sandvik's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Sandvik reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 84,232 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 217,754 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Sandvik reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sandvik's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sandvik's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Sandvik's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sandvik's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Sandvik use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Sandvik reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Sandvik's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sandvik's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Sandvik reported 8,145,000 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 2025 disclosure of Sandvik includes a breakdown across 15 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
Sandvik's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sandvik's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Sandvik reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,145,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 33.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 66.97% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Sandvik reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sandvik's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Sandvik's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Sandvik's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sandvik's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sandvik disclose?
In 2025, Sandvik reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Sandvik's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Sandvik's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 5,449,000 tCO₂e (66.9%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,046,000 tCO₂e (25.12%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 376,000 tCO₂e (4.62%)
Sandvik's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sandvik’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Sandvik reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 78,326 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,120 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.97 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Sandvik's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sandvik's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Sandvik reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.77, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sandvik rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Sandvik ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Sandvik is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Sandvik's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Sandvik reported a total carbon footprint of 8,441,080 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.79% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Sandvik's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.58%.a