Sandvik Sustainability Profile
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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8.2 billion kg CO2e, comprising 81 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 67 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Sandvik is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global climate efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Sandvik's commitment to sustainability is further exemplified by its goal of achieving fully climate-neutral production units by 2025 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Overall, Sandvik's climate strategy reflects a robust approach to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals, with a clear focus on both near-term and long-term emissions reduction targets.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 |
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Sandvik's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sandvik's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 1% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sandvik'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.
Sandvik has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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