Scania AB
Scania AB, a leading manufacturer in the commercial vehicle industry, is headquartered in Södertälje, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1891, Scania has established itself as a pioneer in the production of heavy trucks, buses, and engines, with a strong presence across Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering advanced solutions that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Scania's core products include heavy-duty trucks, buses, and industrial engines, distinguished by their robust design and cutting-edge technology. With a focus on customisation and customer service, Scania has secured a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top manufacturers in the sector. Notable achievements include numerous awards for design and environmental performance, underscoring Scania's dedication to excellence and sustainability in transportation.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Scania AB's score of 51 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Scania AB's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Scania AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 143,699,000 kg CO2e, comprising 117,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 82,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 143,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, Scania targets a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold vehicles per vehicle kilometre by the same year. Over the years, Scania has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with significant reductions in emissions reported in previous years. For instance, in 2015, the company emitted approximately 140,800 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 58,200,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), alongside 119,016,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company is also a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to achieving net-zero emissions in the long term. Scania's initiatives align with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing the sustainability of its operations and products.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 140,800 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 82,100 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 119,016,000 | 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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Scania AB 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.
