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Sfs Sustainability Profile

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SFS Group AG, commonly referred to as SFS, is a leading global provider of fastening systems and precision components, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 1928, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operational reach across Europe, North America, and Asia. SFS operates primarily in the manufacturing industry, focusing on sectors such as automotive, construction, and electronics. Its core offerings include high-quality screws, bolts, and customised fastening solutions, distinguished by their innovative design and superior performance. With a strong market position, SFS has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions and a commitment to sustainability. The company is recognised for its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted partner in the fastening solutions market.

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86

Industry Average

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29

Industry Benchmark

Sfs's score of 86 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sfs's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, SFS Group, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,083,465,400 kg CO2e. This figure includes 26,749,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 26,955,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,029,761,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its direct CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by at least 90% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. In 2023, SFS Group's total emissions were approximately 1,174,122,200 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 27,443,300 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 60,366,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 1,086,312,200 kg CO2e. The company has made significant strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a reduction of 55.3% in Scope 2 emissions in 2024 compared to 2020 levels. SFS Group is committed to long-term sustainability, having pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
17,258,000
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Scope 2
93,224,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sfs's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sfs's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sfs's Location?

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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. This request for Sfs is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sfs's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sfs's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 436% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
81%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Use of Sold Products
4%
Employee Commuting
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Sfs's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Sfs has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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