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Scandinavian Tobacco

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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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Scandinavian Tobacco's score of 48 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Scandinavian Tobacco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,113,900 kg CO2e, comprising about 11,570,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 16,542,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2020, when total emissions were about 36,500,000 kg CO2e. STG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. Additionally, STG plans to address 67% of its Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, with a specific target of reducing FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, Agriculture, and Greenhouse Gas) emissions by 30.3% from a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, STG has pledged to achieve no deforestation in its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Overall, STG's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
21,204,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Scandinavian Tobacco's primary industry is Tobacco products (16), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Scandinavian Tobacco is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Scandinavian Tobacco is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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