Sweco
Sweco, officially known as Sweco UK Ltd, is a leading engineering consultancy headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1997, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the built environment, offering a diverse range of services across sectors such as infrastructure, water, and environmental management. With a strong presence in major operational regions throughout the UK and Europe, Sweco is renowned for its innovative solutions that integrate sustainability and technology. The firm’s core offerings include urban planning, civil engineering, and environmental consultancy, distinguished by their commitment to delivering tailored, client-focused results. Sweco's market position is bolstered by its recognition for excellence in project delivery and its dedication to sustainable development, making it a trusted partner for both public and private sector clients.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sweco's score of 28 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sweco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sweco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 51,317,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,707,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,426,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 51,317,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 49,112,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 9,143,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 6,437,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Sweco's emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 26,130,000 kg CO2e), business travel (about 6,627,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (approximately 8,694,000 kg CO2e). The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, Sweco's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 categories, which often represent the largest share of total emissions for many organisations.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,615,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,109,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 43,661,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sweco is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
