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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
SE
updated 8 months ago

Elgiganten AB Sustainability Profile

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Elgiganten AB, a leading retailer in the consumer electronics sector, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across the Nordic region. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the industry, offering a wide range of products and services, including home appliances, computers, and mobile devices. Elgiganten is renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction and competitive pricing, making it a go-to destination for tech enthusiasts and everyday consumers alike. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for customer service excellence and sustainability initiatives. With a strong market position, Elgiganten continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a focus on quality and reliability.

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Elgiganten AB's score of 83 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Elgiganten AB's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Elkjøp Nordic As

Elgiganten AB, headquartered in Sweden (SE), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Elkjøp Nordic AS, which may influence its climate strategies and commitments. Elgiganten's climate initiatives are aligned with those of its parent company, Currys plc, from which it inherits certain sustainability targets and commitments. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed. As part of its corporate family, Elgiganten is expected to adhere to industry-standard climate practices, potentially including Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments and other sustainability frameworks. The absence of detailed emissions data suggests that Elgiganten is in the process of developing or refining its climate strategy, which may include future commitments to reduce carbon emissions across its operations. Overall, while specific emissions figures and reduction targets are not currently available, Elgiganten AB's climate commitments are likely influenced by its relationship with Currys plc and Elkjøp Nordic AS, reflecting a broader industry trend towards sustainability and carbon neutrality.

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20222024
Scope 1
487,000
000,000
Scope 2
5,547,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,923,596,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Elgiganten AB's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Elgiganten AB's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Elgiganten AB's Location?

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

Elgiganten AB's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Elgiganten AB's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 7% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
58%
Purchased Goods and Services
41%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Elgiganten AB's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Elgiganten AB has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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