Skanska AB
Skanska's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Skanska 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).
Skanska 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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Skanska's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Skanska amounted to 181,000 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
0Skanska's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Skanska's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Skanska were 149,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Skanska reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Skanska's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Skanska's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.05%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Skanska's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Skanska reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 32,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Skanska reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Skanska's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 25.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Skanska's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Skanska's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Skanska use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Skanska reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Skanska's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Skanska's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Skanska reported 1,219,000 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 2024 disclosure of Skanska 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
Skanska's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Skanska's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Skanska reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,219,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 68.8% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 31.2% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Skanska's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20.22%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Skanska disclose?
In 2024, Skanska 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 Skanska's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Skanska's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 775,000 tCO₂e (63.63%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 380,000 tCO₂e (31.2%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 46,000 tCO₂e (3.78%)
Skanska's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Skanska’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Skanska reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 149,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,015 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.3 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Skanska's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Skanska's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Skanska reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.16, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Skanska rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Skanska ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Skanska is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Skanska's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Skanska reported a total carbon footprint of 1,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.15% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Skanska's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.64%.a