Sweco AB (publ)
Sweco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sweco's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sweco amounted to 14,100 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sweco decreased by 9.5%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Sweco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sweco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sweco were 8,707 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Sweco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Sweco's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sweco's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.77%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Sweco's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sweco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,426 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 5,393 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
What methodology does Sweco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sweco reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Sweco reported 51,317 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Sweco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sweco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sweco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 51,317 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Sweco reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Sweco's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 17.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sweco's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sweco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sweco disclose?
In 2023, Sweco reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Sweco's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 26,821 tCOâ‚‚e (52.27%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 8,634 tCOâ‚‚e (16.82%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 8,008 tCOâ‚‚e (15.6%)
Sweco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sweco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sweco reported a total carbon footprint of 65,417 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.12% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Sweco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.31%.