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Atlas Copco Group

Atlas Copco Group, a leading global provider of sustainable productivity solutions, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates across major regions including Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1873, the company has established itself in the industrial sector, focusing on areas such as compressed air and gas equipment, vacuum solutions, and construction and mining tools. Renowned for its innovative core products and services, Atlas Copco stands out with its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in automation and digitalisation, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for various industries. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, Atlas Copco continues to drive progress in the industrial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Atlas Copco Group'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.

49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Atlas Copco Group's score of 49 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Atlas Copco Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Atlas Copco Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 250,640,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 86,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 142,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 250,528,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. The company has set ambitious reduction targets aligned with climate science. By 2030, Atlas Copco aims to achieve a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to a 2019 baseline, and a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Furthermore, the Group is committed to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050. These targets demonstrate Atlas Copco's dedication to addressing climate change and contributing to a sustainable future, in line with the 1.5-degree warming trajectory. The company continues to focus on innovative solutions to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions across its operations.

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20182019202020222023
Scope 1
20,000,000
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Scope 2
57,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
124,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Atlas Copco Group's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. Atlas Copco Group is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Atlas Copco Group is not committed to any 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.

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