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.
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Sek's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sek reported total carbon emissions of approximately 695,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 19,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 676,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 492,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at around 9,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 483,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024. Over the past few years, Sek's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at about 325,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 129,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 165,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 emissions data, focusing instead on Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Despite the increase in emissions, Sek has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company operates without cascading emissions data from a parent organization, maintaining its own reporting standards. Overall, Sek's emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and strategies to address the rising carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their total emissions.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 25,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 363,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Sek is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
