Hultafors Group, a prominent player in the rubber and plastic products industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates across various regions globally. Founded in 1883, the company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing high-quality tools and accessories, particularly known for its innovative measuring instruments and safety products.
Hultafors' core offerings include a diverse range of hand tools, measuring tapes, and personal protective equipment, all designed with a focus on durability and precision. The company’s commitment to quality and functionality has earned it a strong market position, making it a trusted choice among professionals in construction and craftsmanship. With a rich history and a dedication to continuous improvement, Hultafors remains at the forefront of the rubber and plastic products sector.
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Hultafors’s score of 38 is higher than 60% 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
Rubber and Plastic Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Rubber and Plastic Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hultafors's reported carbon emissions
Hultafors Group AB, operating in the rubber and plastic products industry, is committed to significant greenhouse gas emission reductions. In 2023, the company reported total global emissions of approximately 62.6 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 2.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 59.3 million kg CO2e.
The company has set ambitious climate targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). By 2030, Hultafors Group AB aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% from a 2022 base year. Concurrently, they plan to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products.
Looking further ahead, Hultafors Group AB has committed to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. To support this long-term goal, they aim for a substantial 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050, also from a 2022 baseline. A corresponding 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions is targeted within the same timeframe. These targets are validated by SBTi as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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Hultafors’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Hultafors Group AB commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Hultafors Group AB commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Hultafors Group AB commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
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