Sweco AB (publ)
Sweco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sweco 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).
Sweco has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sweco's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sweco amounted to 12,485 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 Sweco decreased by 11.45%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Sweco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sweco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sweco were 7,776 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sweco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Sweco's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sweco's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Sweco's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sweco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,004 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,709 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Sweco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sweco's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.68% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Sweco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sweco reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Sweco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sweco's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sweco reported 57,344 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 Sweco includes a breakdown across 6 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
Sweco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sweco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sweco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 57,344 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Sweco reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Sweco's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 31.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sweco's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sweco disclose?
In 2024, Sweco reported emissions for 6 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 Sweco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sweco's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 30,025 tCO₂e (52.36%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 9,619 tCO₂e (16.77%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 9,093 tCO₂e (15.86%)
Sweco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sweco’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sweco reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,776 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,784 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sweco's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sweco's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sweco reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.9 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sweco rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sweco ranked 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Sweco is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Sweco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sweco reported a total carbon footprint of 69,829 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.74% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Sweco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.14%. a