Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, commonly referred to as STG, is a leading player in the global tobacco industry, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly established itself as a prominent manufacturer of cigars, pipe tobacco, and fine-cut tobacco products, with significant operations across Europe and North America. STG is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes well-known brands such as Mac Baren, La Paz, and Café Crème. The company’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship sets its products apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Scandinavian Tobacco Group has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its reach and product offerings, solidifying its status as a trusted name in the tobacco sector.
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In 2024, Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 300,600,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 12,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 15,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 273,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services (168,000,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (22,400,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to address 67% of their Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Long-term, Scandinavian Tobacco Group is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from their respective baseline years (2020 for Scope 1 and 2, and 2022 for Scope 3). These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the tobacco industry. The company also aims to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 15,300,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 21,200,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Scandinavian Tobacco 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.