Peab Sustainability Profile
Peab AB, commonly referred to as Peab, is a leading construction and civil engineering company headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1959, Peab has grown to become a prominent player in the Nordic construction industry, with significant operations across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The company focuses on various sectors, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients. Peab is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and quality, offering a range of services from project development to construction management. With a strong market position, Peab has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for its environmentally friendly practices and community engagement. The company's dedication to excellence and its extensive portfolio of successful projects solidify its reputation as a trusted partner in the construction sector.
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Industry Benchmark
Peab's score of 62 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Peab's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Peab reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.12 billion kg CO2e, comprising 176 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 910 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the total emissions were slightly lower at approximately 1.12 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 173 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 15 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 950 million kg CO2e. Peab has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for climate neutrality by 2045, in alignment with the 1.5-degree target of the Paris Agreement. The company has established near-term targets to reduce greenhouse gas intensity by at least 60% in its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) and by at least 50% in Scope 3 emissions, using 2015 as the base year. These targets are part of Peab's broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce its environmental impact.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 101,974,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,806,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 14,109,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Peab's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Peab's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.
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Peab'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.
Peab 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.
