Saur, a prominent player in the environmental services sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1933, the company has established itself as a leader in water and waste management, providing innovative solutions that prioritise sustainability and efficiency.
Saur's core offerings include water distribution, wastewater treatment, and waste management services, all designed to meet the evolving needs of urban and rural communities. The company is recognised for its commitment to technological advancement and environmental stewardship, setting it apart in a competitive market.
With a strong market position, Saur has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in service delivery and sustainability initiatives. As a trusted partner for municipalities and industries, Saur continues to drive progress in the environmental services industry.
+21 vs industry average
Saur’s score of 38 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Water Distribution is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Water Distribution industry has increased its overall emissions by 287% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Saur's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Saur reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 213,981,000 kg CO2e, comprising 88,571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 127,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Saur has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. For the previous year, 2024, Saur's emissions were approximately 532,029,000 kg CO2e, with 89,568,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 124,808,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 532,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Saur is committed to significant climate action, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to 2021 levels. This target aligns with the 1.5°C trajectory endorsed by the Paris Agreement. Additionally, Saur plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. The company has made strides in its emissions intensity, targeting a reduction to 24 tCO2eq/M€ by 2025, reflecting a 20% decrease from 2020 levels. Saur's climate commitments are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with global climate goals. Saur's emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Saur SAS, with no data cascaded from a parent organization.
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Saur’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
20% reduction in Scope 1
Le Groupe est en ligne avec son objectif de réduire ses émissions des scopes 1 et 2 à 24 tCO2eq/M€ d’ici 2025 (moyenne glissante sur 3 ans).…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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