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Skanska AB, a leading player in the construction industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1887, Skanska has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable construction, focusing on infrastructure, commercial development, and residential projects.
The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, offering unique services that include project management, design-build, and public-private partnerships. Skanska's dedication to quality and safety has earned it a prominent market position, with numerous accolades for its sustainable practices and landmark projects. As a trusted name in construction, Skanska continues to shape the built environment while prioritising sustainability and community impact.
74
DitchCarbon score
+50 vs industry average
Skanska’s score of 74 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.390
20182025
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Skanska's reported carbon emissions
Skanska, headquartered in Sweden, is a construction company committed to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2025, Skanska's reported emissions included approximately 141,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) for Scope 2, and 1,184,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Looking back to 2024, emissions were about 149,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) for Scope 2, and 1,219,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Skanska has set ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. For near-term, Skanska commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2015 base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel, and use of sold products by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. For long-term commitments, Skanska pledges to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 100% by 2045 from a 2015 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the same categories by 90% by 2045 from a 2020 base year. These targets indicate a strong commitment to achieving significant reductions across its operational and value chain emissions. Skanska has also stated a net-zero target for its UK operations across all scopes by 2045.
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Skanska’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2045
100% reduction in Scope 2
Furthermore, Skanska commits to reduce absolute scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions 100% by 2045 from a 2015 base year*. *The target boundary inclu…
On track100%
2030
70% reduction in Scope 2
Skanska commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by 2030 from a 2015 base year*. *The target boundary includes biogenic em…
On track70%
2045
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Skanska commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities, waste genera…
At risk90%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skanska’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, Skanska reported total carbon emissions of approximately 143 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Scope 1 emissions were around 141 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions, based on market-based reporting, were approximately 2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were substantially higher, totaling about 1.18 billion kg CO2e. This breakdown highlights that the majority of Skanska's environmental impact stems from its value chain activities, a critical consideration for a construction company.
Data year: 2025
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