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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Scania AB's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Scania AB's score of 38 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Scania AB's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Scania AB reported carbon emissions of approximately 117,100 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 82,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 143,699,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, Scania aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold vehicles by 20% per vehicle kilometre by the same year. Over the years, Scania's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 140,800 kg CO2e in 2015 to the current figure. Scope 2 emissions peaked at approximately 154,736,000 kg CO2e in 2018 before showing a downward trend. Scope 3 emissions have also varied, with a notable increase in 2018, reaching about 156,941,000 kg CO2e. Scania's climate commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has also signed the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 140,800 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 82,100 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 119,016,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
