Public Profile

Sek

Sek, officially known as Sek AB, is a prominent player in the construction and building materials industry, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1951, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions for insulation and energy efficiency, catering primarily to the Nordic region and expanding its reach across Europe. Sek's core offerings include high-performance insulation products and systems designed to enhance energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings. What sets Sek apart is its commitment to sustainability and quality, ensuring that its products not only meet but exceed industry standards. With a strong market position, Sek has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and sustainability. The company continues to drive advancements in building technology, making it a trusted partner for architects, builders, and contractors alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sek'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.

38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Sek's score of 38 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sek's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SEK reported total carbon emissions of 492,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 9,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 483,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of 325,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions. Over the years, SEK's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures including 129,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 165,000 kg CO2e in 2020. SEK has disclosed emissions data for Scope 2 and Scope 3, but there is no reported data for Scope 1 emissions in recent years. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, which may reflect a broader industry context where many organisations are still developing comprehensive strategies to address climate change. Overall, SEK's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential action to align with global climate goals.

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Scope 2
25,000
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0,000
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Scope 3
363,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sek's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. Sek 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.

Sek is not committed to any 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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