Sandvik
Sandvik AB, commonly referred to as Sandvik, is a global engineering company headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1862, Sandvik has established itself as a leader in the mining and construction industries, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in materials technology, mining equipment, and rock drilling tools. Sandvik's core products include advanced steel and metal alloys, cutting tools, and equipment for underground mining and surface drilling. What sets Sandvik apart is its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, ensuring high performance and efficiency in its offerings. With a strong market position, Sandvik has achieved numerous accolades for its contributions to the industry, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for customers worldwide.
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Sandvik's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sandvik reported total carbon emissions of approximately 285,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 81,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 67,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of approximately 8,200,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 265,000,000 kg CO2e. Sandvik has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all operations by 2050. Specifically, they target a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. In the near term, Sandvik Rock Tools aims for fully climate-neutral production units by 2025, focusing on both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. These commitments have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global climate efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 180,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 211,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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