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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ericsson'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.

100

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.

2

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.

100%

Ericsson's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ericsson reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 31,852,437,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 27,029,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 42,251,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 31,783,157,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. To achieve this, Ericsson has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Within this framework, the company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Ericsson's long-term goal is to achieve a 90% reduction in all scopes of emissions by FY2040, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company’s initiatives align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Scope 1
75,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
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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
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ericsson's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is 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. Ericsson is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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