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Rusta

Rusta, officially known as Rusta AB, is a prominent retail company headquartered in Sweden (SE), with a strong presence across the Nordic region. Founded in 1986, Rusta has established itself in the home improvement and household goods industry, offering a diverse range of products that include home décor, garden supplies, and DIY essentials. What sets Rusta apart is its commitment to providing high-quality items at competitive prices, making it a go-to destination for budget-conscious consumers. Over the years, Rusta has achieved significant milestones, expanding its store network and enhancing its online shopping experience. With a focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction, Rusta continues to solidify its market position as a leading retailer in the Nordic region, known for its innovative approach and extensive product selection.

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Rusta's score of 70 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rusta's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Rusta AB (publ) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,166,428,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,162,929,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 154,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 3,344,000 kg CO2e. Rusta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for climate neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. The company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 100% from a 2023 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Rusta aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 84% in 2023 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Rusta has committed to a 64% reduction per million SEK value added by 2034, focusing on emissions from purchased goods and upstream transportation and distribution. Long-term goals include a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and other categories by 2045. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Rusta's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
40,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
3,015,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
138,000
000,000
0,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rusta's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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. This request for Rusta is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rusta is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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