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Byggmax

Byggmax, a leading player in the Swedish construction and home improvement sector, was founded in 1993 and has since established its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. The company operates extensively across the Nordic region, providing a wide range of building materials and home improvement products. Specialising in DIY supplies, Byggmax offers an impressive selection of timber, insulation, and tools, all at competitive prices. Their commitment to quality and customer service has positioned them as a trusted choice for both professional builders and DIY enthusiasts. With a strong market presence and numerous retail outlets, Byggmax continues to achieve significant milestones, including a robust online platform that enhances customer accessibility. Their unique approach to combining affordability with quality has solidified their reputation in the industry.

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66

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

Byggmax's score of 66 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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Byggmax's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Byggmax Group AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 161,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 159,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Byggmax has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Byggmax plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe, and further reduce all remaining Scope 3 emissions by 52% per tonne of sold product. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Byggmax's commitment to maintaining significant reductions in emissions through to 2040. The company’s proactive approach to sustainability positions it as a leader in the retail sector, particularly in Sweden, where it is headquartered.

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Scope 1
1,100,000
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000,000
Scope 2
4,500,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
229,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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

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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 Byggmax is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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