Skanska
Skanska AB, a leading global construction and development firm, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1887, Skanska has established itself as a key player in the construction industry, focusing on building and civil engineering, project development, and infrastructure services. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique solutions in green building and infrastructure projects. Skanska's core services include commercial and residential construction, as well as public-private partnerships, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on safety and quality, Skanska has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as one of the largest construction firms globally. Its dedication to sustainable practices and community engagement further enhances its reputation as a responsible industry leader.
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Skanska's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Skanska reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,490,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and about 1,219,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were approximately 1,460,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from about 16,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions also rose from approximately 1,014,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Skanska has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, they target a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with a base year of 2020. Long-term goals include achieving a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Skanska's commitment to sustainability is evident in their ongoing initiatives to reduce carbon emissions across their operations and supply chain.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 305,986,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 110,866,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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