Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S

Common Name
Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Country
Denmark
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Tobacco
Employees
10,000
Ticker
STG
Exchange
NASDAQ COPENHAGEN A/S
Description
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S is an international company engaged in the production and distribution of cigars and traditional pipe tobacco. As a leading player in the tobacco industry, the company i...

Scandinavian Tobacco Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group 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).

Scandinavian Tobacco Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Annual Report 2024
a. Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Annual Report 2024
b. Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Annual Report 2023
b. Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Annual Report 2023
c. Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Scandinavian Tobacco Group amounted to 30,700 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Scandinavian Tobacco Group increased by 0.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e-7%-17%-2%+5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Scandinavian Tobacco Group were 12,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Scandinavian Tobacco Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b

What are Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,300 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 18,600 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Scandinavian Tobacco Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Scandinavian Tobacco Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

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

What methodology does Scandinavian Tobacco Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202405.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group reported 273,200 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 2024 disclosure of Scandinavian Tobacco Group includes a breakdown across 5 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. a

Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202220232024085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e-20%+1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 273,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 90.63% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.37% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Scandinavian Tobacco Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Scandinavian Tobacco Group disclose?

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group 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 Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 168,000 tCO₂e (61.49%)
  • Other/Unspecified Sources: 34,100 tCO₂e (12.48%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 33,200 tCO₂e (12.15%)

Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(61.5%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(12.2%)Other/UnspecifiedSources(12.5%)

Insights into Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,100 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,282 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GUniversalYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,983 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,749Scope 1 Intensity: 39.65 tCO2e/$MFirstfarmsYear: 2023Scope 1: 52,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 71Scope 1 Intensity: 737.32 tCO2e/$MCarlsbergYear: 2024Scope 1: 331,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,454Scope 1 Intensity: 31.66 tCO2e/$MImperial BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,437 tCO2eRevenue: $M 43,377Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MCTIHKYear: 2023Scope 1: 844 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,516Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MPhilip Morris InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 288,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,878Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$MSmoore International HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,717Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MITCYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,105,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,737Scope 1 Intensity: 126.49 tCO2e/$MRoyal UnibrewYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,524 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,096Scope 1 Intensity: 16.48 tCO2e/$MKT&GYear: 2023Scope 1: 72,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,588Scope 1 Intensity: 15.71 tCO2e/$MRLX TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 51 tCO2eRevenue: $M 175Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MHanjaya Mandala SampoernaYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,824 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,328Scope 1 Intensity: 1.34 tCO2e/$MJapan TobaccoYear: 2024Scope 1: 320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,126Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MGGGodfrey Phillips IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 653Scope 1 Intensity: 3.77 tCO2e/$MCompania Cervecerias UnidasYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,765 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,923Scope 1 Intensity: 7.45 tCO2e/$MVitasoy International HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 794Scope 1 Intensity: 65.40 tCO2e/$MOcado GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 103,957 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,542Scope 1 Intensity: 67.41 tCO2e/$MAltria GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 118,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,502Scope 1 Intensity: 5.79 tCO2e/$MAmorePacific HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,786 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,147Scope 1 Intensity: 3.75 tCO2e/$MBritish American TobaccoYear: 2024Scope 1: 237,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,461Scope 1 Intensity: 7.30 tCO2e/$MChina Modern Dairy HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,946,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,071Scope 1 Intensity: 939.95 tCO2e/$MTurning Point BrandsYear: 2020Scope 1: 1,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 405Scope 1 Intensity: 4.89 tCO2e/$MBAT MalaysiaYear: 2022Scope 1: 986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 589Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MSLC AgricolaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,032,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,263Scope 1 Intensity: 817.69 tCO2e/$MTakara HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 68,999 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,466Scope 1 Intensity: 27.98 tCO2e/$MScandinavian Tobacco GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,282Scope 1 Intensity: 9.44 tCO2e/$M

How does Scandinavian Tobacco Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.45 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Scandinavian Tobacco Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Scandinavian Tobacco Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group reported a total carbon footprint of 303,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.73% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Scandinavian Tobacco Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.12%. a

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