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Scania AB

Scania AB, a leading manufacturer in the commercial vehicle 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, with a strong presence across Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering advanced solutions that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Scania's core products include heavy-duty trucks, buses, and industrial engines, distinguished by their robust design and cutting-edge technology. With a focus on customisation and customer service, Scania has secured a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top manufacturers in the sector. Notable achievements include numerous awards for design and environmental performance, underscoring Scania's dedication to excellence and sustainability in transportation.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Scania AB's score of 51 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Scania AB's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Scania AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 143,699,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 117,100 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 82,100,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 143,699,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025, using 2015 as the baseline year. Additionally, Scania targets a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold vehicles per vehicle kilometre by the same year. Over the years, Scania has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with significant reductions in emissions reported in previous years. For instance, in 2015, the company emitted approximately 119,016,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions alone. Scania's initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing their commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Scania's long-term vision includes achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, further solidifying its role as a leader in the automotive industry's transition towards sustainability. The company continues to focus on innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint while enhancing operational efficiency.

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Scope 1
140,800
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Scope 2
82,100
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Scope 3
119,016,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Scania AB's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Scania AB is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Scania AB 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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