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Saab AB, commonly referred to simply as Saab, is a prominent Swedish company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Specialising in public administration and defence services, including compulsory social security services, Saab has established itself as a key player within the industry since its founding in 1937. Over the decades, the company has achieved significant milestones, notably in developing advanced defence systems and secure communication solutions.
Saab’s core offerings encompass defence and security products, such as military aircraft, radar systems, and digital security services, recognised for their innovation and reliability. Its strategic focus on cutting-edge technology and integrated solutions has secured Saab a strong market position, both within Sweden and internationally. With a reputation for delivering high-quality, specialised services, Saab continues to be a leader in supporting public safety and national security efforts worldwide.
+62 vs industry average
Saab’s score of 91 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Public Administration is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Saab reported total emissions of approximately 821.8 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 14.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 3.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and about 802.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (approximately 556.2 million kg CO2e), use of sold products (approximately 135.0 million kg CO2e), and capital goods (approximately 88.3 million kg CO2e).
Saab is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has set Science-Based Targets (SBTi). Saab AB commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Additionally, Saab AB commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions covering upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and use of sold products by 25% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. The company also aims for 50% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services and capital goods to have science-based targets by 2027. For the long term, Saab AB commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2020 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. These targets are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Saab AB commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2020 base year.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Saab AB commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Saab AB commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2020 base year.
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