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YIT's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, YIT 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).
YIT has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into YIT's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of YIT amounted to 25,200 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 YIT decreased by 14.58%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
YIT's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are YIT's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of YIT were 18,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has YIT reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, YIT's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 34.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), YIT's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are YIT's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, YIT reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,800 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 6,900 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has YIT reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, YIT's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 75.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), YIT's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 31.68% 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 YIT use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, YIT reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
YIT's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into YIT's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, YIT reported 883,700 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 YIT 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
YIT's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are YIT's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, YIT reported total Scope 3 emissions of 883,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 35.28% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 64.72% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has YIT reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, YIT's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 32.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), YIT's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does YIT disclose?
In 2024, YIT 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 YIT's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to YIT's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 571,900 tCO₂e (64.72%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 285,700 tCO₂e (32.33%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 19,900 tCO₂e (2.25%)
YIT's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into YIT’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, YIT reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,300 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,894 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.66 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
YIT's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does YIT's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, YIT reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.52, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does YIT rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, YIT ranked 15 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
YIT is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into YIT's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, YIT reported a total carbon footprint of 908,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.39% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to YIT's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.01%.a