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SJ AB

SJ AB, commonly known as SJ, is a leading railway company headquartered in Sweden (SE), with a strong operational presence across the Nordic region. Founded in 2001, SJ has established itself as a key player in the transportation industry, focusing on passenger rail services that connect major cities and regions. The company offers a range of services, including high-speed trains and regional connections, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and customer comfort. SJ's innovative approach to rail travel, including modern amenities and eco-friendly initiatives, sets it apart in the competitive transport market. With a reputation for reliability and efficiency, SJ AB has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for service excellence. As a prominent figure in the rail industry, SJ continues to enhance its market position while prioritising environmental responsibility and customer satisfaction.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

SJ AB's score of 25 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SJ AB's reported carbon emissions

In 2008, SJ AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,072,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,117,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 20,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 4,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. However, in the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, SJ AB reported zero emissions across all scopes, indicating a substantial shift in their operational impact. Despite the lack of recent emissions data, SJ AB has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of emissions in the latest years suggests a commitment to sustainability, but further details on their climate strategies or pledges are not available. Overall, SJ AB's emissions profile reflects a significant reduction from 2008 to recent years, aligning with broader industry trends towards decarbonisation and climate responsibility.

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2008
Scope 1
1,117,000
Scope 2
20,000
Scope 3
4,935,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SJ AB's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium 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. This request for SJ AB is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

SJ AB 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.

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

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