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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.
+52 vs industry average
Scania AB’s score of 84 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Scania AB, headquartered in Sweden and operating in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 125.57 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 66.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 125.49 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. A significant portion of Scope 3 emissions stemmed from the use of sold products, totalling about 121.93 billion kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, Scania AB's total emissions were approximately 149.60 billion kg CO2e in 2024, 151.97 billion kg CO2e in 2023, 141.83 billion kg CO2e in 2022, 143.92 billion kg CO2e in 2021, 112.37 billion kg CO2e in 2020, 140.36 billion kg CO2e in 2019, 157.13 billion kg CO2e in 2018, 142.47 billion kg CO2e in 2017, and 123.59 billion kg CO2e in 2016. In 2015, total emissions were about 124.70 billion kg CO2e.
Scania AB has established several climate commitments. The company aims for a 50% CO2 reduction in both its industrial and commercial operations for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, compared to a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Scania AB has a near-term target to achieve a 50% reduction in CO2e emissions from land transport per tonne transported between 2016 and 2025. A long-term net-zero commitment for Scope 3 emissions by 2050 is in place, aligning with the global Memorandum of Understanding on zero-emission trucks and buses. The company also aims for 100% green batteries, steel, aluminium, and cast iron in its European production by 2030. Scania AB is a signatory of The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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