Clas Ohlson
Clas Ohlson AB, commonly known as Clas Ohlson, is a prominent retail company headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1918, the company has evolved into a leading player in the home improvement and DIY industry, with a strong presence across Scandinavia and parts of Europe. Specialising in a diverse range of products, Clas Ohlson offers everything from tools and hardware to home electronics and gardening supplies. Their unique approach combines quality with affordability, catering to both DIY enthusiasts and professional tradespeople. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation, Clas Ohlson has achieved notable milestones, including a robust online presence and a growing number of physical stores. The company continues to solidify its market position as a trusted source for practical solutions in everyday life.
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Clas Ohlson's score of 43 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Clas Ohlson's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Clas Ohlson reported total carbon emissions of approximately 303,820,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 56,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 543,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 303,221,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 268,012,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Clas Ohlson has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint. From 2016 to 2021, the company achieved a substantial reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, decreasing from 18,545,000 kg CO2e and 3,283,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 41,000 kg CO2e and 1,218,000 kg CO2e in 2021, respectively. This reflects a commitment to improving operational efficiency and sustainability. Clas Ohlson has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework. The company is actively working towards this goal, having established a near-term target status of "Committed" as of March 2023. Overall, Clas Ohlson's climate commitments and reduction initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and minimising its environmental impact.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 18,545,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,283,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 44,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Clas Ohlson is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
