Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco AB, headquartered in Sweden (SE), is a leading global provider of industrial solutions, specialising in compressed air and gas equipment, vacuum solutions, and power tools. Founded in 1873, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, marking significant milestones in innovation and sustainability. With a diverse portfolio that includes air compressors, generators, and industrial tools, Atlas Copco is renowned for its commitment to efficiency and reliability. Their products are designed to enhance productivity while minimising environmental impact, setting them apart in the competitive industrial sector. As a pioneer in the industry, Atlas Copco has received numerous accolades for its technological advancements and sustainable practices, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Atlas Copco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.
Industry Benchmark
Atlas Copco's score of 42 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Atlas Copco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Atlas Copco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 250,640,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 86,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 26,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 250,528,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the use of sold products and other upstream and downstream activities. Atlas Copco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2050. In the near term, the company has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% and Scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change through significant reductions across all scopes of emissions. Overall, Atlas Copco's climate strategy underscores its dedication to energy and climate transformation, positioning the company as a proactive player in the global effort to mitigate climate change.
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Get Started| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 25,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 114,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 262,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Atlas Copco 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.
