Epiroc AB, a leading name in the mining and quarrying sector, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1873, Epiroc has established itself in the chemical and fertilizer minerals industry, specialising in the extraction of salt and other mining products not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.).
The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including advanced drilling and excavation equipment, which enhance operational efficiency and safety. Epiroc's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in automation and digitalisation within the mining sector. With a rich history and a focus on delivering unique solutions, Epiroc continues to shape the future of mining and quarrying.
+38 vs industry average
Epiroc’s score of 57 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Epiroc's reported carbon emissions
Epiroc, headquartered in SE, operates within the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry. The company has established significant climate commitments, including a long-term ambition for net-zero CO2e emissions by 2050.
For near-term emissions reduction, Epiroc is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, Epiroc aims to halve CO2e emissions from machines sold by 2030.
In terms of reported emissions data:
- 2026: Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion were approximately 46,197,000 kg CO2e.
- 2025: Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion were approximately 50,759,000 kg CO2e.
- 2024:
- Total emissions were approximately 6,650,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 30,000,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion accounting for approximately 18,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 20,000,000 kg CO2e, while the location-based approach reported approximately 36,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 6,600,000,000 kg CO2e, with the use of sold products contributing approximately 5,709,000,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 770,000,000 kg CO2e.
- 2023:
- Total emissions were approximately 6,699,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 10,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 17,000,000 kg CO2e, with the location-based approach reporting approximately 32,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 6,672,000,000 kg CO2e, with the use of sold products contributing approximately 5,653,000,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 919,000,000 kg CO2e.
- 2022:
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 8,000,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion accounting for approximately 91,168,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 18,000,000 kg CO2e, while the location-based approach reported approximately 31,000,000 kg CO2e. Purchased electricity contributed approximately 17,462,000 kg CO2e to Scope 2.
- Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products were approximately 5,186,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 and 2 combined market-based emissions were approximately 26,000,000 kg CO2e.
- 2021:
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 27,000,000 kg CO2e, while the location-based approach reported approximately 36,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products were approximately 4,825,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 and 2 combined market-based emissions were approximately 33,000,000 kg CO2e.
- 2020:
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 5,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 22,000,000 kg CO2e, while the location-based approach reported approximately 27,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products were approximately 3,815,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 and 2 combined market-based emissions were approximately 27,000,000 kg CO2e.
- 2019:
- Total emissions were approximately 7,250,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 39,000,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion accounting for approximately 22,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 53,000,000 kg CO2e, while the location-based approach reported approximately 58,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 7,158,000,000 kg CO2e, with the use of sold products contributing approximately 6,304,000,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 694,000,000 kg CO2e.
- 2018:
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 29,000,000 kg CO2e, while the location-based approach reported approximately 33,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 and 2 combined market-based emissions were approximately 35,000,000 kg CO2e.
- 2017:
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 28,000,000 kg CO2e, while the location-based approach reported approximately 31,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 and 2 combined market-based emissions were approximately 34,000,000 kg CO2e.
- 2016:
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 26,000,000 kg CO2e, with the location-based approach reporting approximately 30,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were approximately 32,000,000 kg CO2e.
- 2015:
- Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 7,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 28,000,000 kg CO2e, and the location-based approach reported approximately 39,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 3 emissions included upstream transportation and distribution at approximately 100,000,000 kg CO2e and downstream transportation and distribution at approximately 100,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 1 and 2 combined market-based emissions were approximately 35,000,000 kg CO2e.
Epiroc's climate targets are validated by SBTi, indicating a commitment to science-based emissions reductions. The company has also had its approach and 2030 climate targets validated by SBTi, supporting its long-term net-zero ambition. Data for Epiroc's emissions is not cascaded from a parent company, as the organisation is identified as "Epiroc AB (publ)".
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Epiroc’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Our approach and our 2030 climate targets validated by the S…
Our approach and our 2030 climate targets validated by the SBTi enable a long-term ambition of net-zero CO2e emissions by 2050.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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