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Saab

Saab AB, commonly referred to simply as Saab, is a prominent Swedish aerospace and defence company headquartered in Linköping, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1937, Saab has established itself as a leader in the development of advanced technology solutions for military and civil applications. The company operates primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on areas such as aerospace, defence, and security. Saab is renowned for its innovative products, including the Gripen fighter aircraft and the A26 submarine, which are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and operational versatility. With a strong commitment to sustainability and efficiency, Saab has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with various governments and defence organisations. The company’s market position is bolstered by its reputation for reliability and excellence in engineering, making it a key player in the global defence industry.

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Saab's score of 83 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Saab's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Saab reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 691,334,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 13,504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,220,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 669,610,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and business travel. Saab has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. By 2050, Saab aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain, with a long-term target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% as well. Furthermore, Saab is committed to ensuring that 50% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives reflect Saab's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.

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Scope 1
14,064,000
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Scope 2
15,333,000
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Scope 3
645,295,000
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Saab's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), 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 Saab is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Saab 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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