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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.
+48 vs industry average
Skanska’s score of 72 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Skanska, headquartered in Sweden, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 1.35 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 141 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1.18 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (945 million kg CO2e) and use of sold products (185 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2024, Skanska's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 149 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were 6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1.22 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were around 146 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were 16 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.01 billion kg CO2e.
Skanska has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero carbon emissions across its own operations and value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2045. For its own operations, Skanska commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2015 base year, with a further commitment to reduce these by 100% by 2045. Additionally, Skanska commits 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, and by 90% by 2045. These near-term targets are classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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*. Skanska also commits to reduce absolute s…
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Skanska commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by 2030 from a 2015 base year*. Skanska also commits to reduce absolute s…
2030
70% reduction in Scope 1
Skanska commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by 2030 from a 2015 base year*. Skanska also commits to reduce absolute s…
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