Semcon
Semcon AB, headquartered in Sweden, is a prominent player in the engineering and technology consultancy sector. Founded in 1980, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Sweden, Germany, and the UK. Semcon excels in providing innovative solutions in product development, digital services, and technical documentation, catering to industries such as automotive, life sciences, and energy. With a commitment to sustainability and user-centric design, Semcon's unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant partnerships and projects that underscore its market position as a trusted advisor in the engineering domain. Semcon continues to drive progress and innovation, making it a key player in shaping the future of technology and engineering consultancy.
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Semcon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Semcon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,620,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 35,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 72,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant majority of 2,513,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, as evidenced by their target to cut absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% across all scopes by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. In previous years, Semcon's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 2,789,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, approximately 2,190,000 kg CO2e; in 2020, around 2,285,000 kg CO2e; and in 2019, total emissions reached about 4,087,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their climate impact. Semcon's commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. This includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks in their target boundary. As a member of the BA1.5 initiative, Semcon is actively working towards a sustainable future while addressing the challenges of climate change.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 88,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 318,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,681,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Semcon 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.
