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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

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35

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Sek's score of 35 is higher than 90% 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 approximately 492,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 9,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 483,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 325,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for the majority at approximately 318,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Sek's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures from previous years including 129,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 165,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 381,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has disclosed emissions across Scope 2 and Scope 3, but there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their current commitments. Sek's emissions per employee have also varied, with figures such as 510 kg CO2e in 2021 and 650 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a need for ongoing assessment and potential strategies to enhance sustainability practices. As of now, Sek has not established any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, highlighting an area for future development in their climate strategy.

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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.

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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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