Scania AB, a leading player in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, is headquartered in Södertälje, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1891, Scania has established itself as a pioneer in the production of heavy trucks, buses, and engines, focusing on sustainable transport solutions. The company operates extensively across Europe, South America, and Asia, catering to a diverse clientele.
Scania's core offerings include innovative trucks and buses renowned for their fuel efficiency and advanced safety features. The company is committed to reducing environmental impact, making it a frontrunner in the shift towards greener transport solutions. With a strong market position, Scania has received numerous accolades for its engineering excellence and customer service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the automotive sector.
+30 vs industry average
Scania AB’s score of 60 is higher than 73% 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
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 8% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Scania AB's reported carbon emissions
Scania AB, headquartered in SE and operating in the motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industry (34), has reported significant carbon emissions, primarily driven by Scope 3.
For the reporting year 2024, Scania reported total emissions of approximately 140.4 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into:
- Scope 1: Approximately 99.2 million kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 10.9 million kg CO2e.
- Scope 3: Approximately 140.3 billion kg CO2e.
Key contributors to Scania's Scope 3 emissions in 2024 include:
- Use of sold products: Approximately 136.5 billion kg CO2e.
- Purchased goods and services: Approximately 2.3 billion kg CO2e.
- Upstream transportation and distribution: Approximately 326 million kg CO2e.
Scania has established several climate commitments and targets:
- A net-zero commitment for trucks and buses by 2050, aligned with a global Memorandum of Understanding.
- A target to reduce operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% by 2025, compared to a 2015 baseline. For Scope 1, this target is absolute, while for Scope 2 (market-based), the company reported being on track in 2021.
- A target to achieve a 20% CO2 reduction from its products in use (measured in kg CO2e/km) by 2025, compared to 2015.
- A commitment for 100% "green" batteries, steel, aluminium, and cast iron in its European production by 2030.
Scania's emissions data for 2024 is derived from its corporate family relationship with Scania AB (publ), with no cascading from a higher parent entity for performance or SBTi targets.
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Scania AB’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2025
50% reduction in Scope 2
By 2025, Scania aims to achieve a 50 percent CO2 reduction in both our industrial and commercial operations compared to 2015.
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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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
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Data year: 2024
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