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Skanska

Skanska AB, a leading global construction and development firm, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1887, Skanska has established itself as a key player in the construction industry, focusing on building and civil engineering, project development, and infrastructure services. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique solutions in green building and infrastructure projects. Skanska's core services include commercial and residential construction, as well as public-private partnerships, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on safety and quality, Skanska has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as one of the largest construction firms globally. Its dedication to sustainable practices and community engagement further enhances its reputation as a responsible industry leader.

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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Skanska's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Skanska's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Skanska reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,195,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 146,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 35,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,014,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, Skanska targets a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with a 2020 base year. Long-term goals include achieving a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Skanska's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the construction and engineering sector.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
322,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
80,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,945,000,000
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-
000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Skanska's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Skanska is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Skanska is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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