Ericsson
Ericsson, officially known as Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and services, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1876, the company has played a pivotal role in shaping the telecommunications landscape, particularly in mobile and broadband technologies. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Ericsson focuses on areas such as network infrastructure, cloud services, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Its core products, including 5G networks and software solutions, are distinguished by their innovative design and scalability, catering to both operators and enterprises. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Ericsson has consistently maintained a strong market position, achieving numerous accolades for its contributions to the industry.
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Ericsson's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ericsson's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ericsson reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,852,437,000 kg CO2e, comprising 27,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 42,251,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 31,783,157,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. Ericsson has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Within this framework, it targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Historically, in 2018, Ericsson's emissions were recorded at 54,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 134,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. By 2020, these figures had changed to 39,640,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 73,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a trend towards reduced emissions. Ericsson's long-term commitment includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action within the technology sector.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 75,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 185,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 300,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ericsson 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.
