Swedavia AB, a leading player in the aviation industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates a network of ten major airports across the country. Founded in 2010, Swedavia has established itself as a key facilitator of air travel, focusing on sustainable airport management and development. The company is renowned for its commitment to environmental responsibility, offering unique services that enhance passenger experience while minimising ecological impact. Swedavia's airports, including Stockholm Arlanda and Gothenburg Landvetter, are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and innovative technologies, positioning the company as a market leader in the Nordic region. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and customer service, Swedavia continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking entity in the aviation sector.
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Swedavia's score of 21 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Swedavia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 404,100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,900,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 141,100,000 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 was around 260,100,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, emissions are projected to be about 383,500,000 kg CO2e. Swedavia has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. Notably, it achieved a remarkable 74% reduction in its own fossil carbon dioxide emissions, decreasing from approximately 316 tonnes in 2019 to about 83 tonnes in 2020. The company aims for all active operations at its airports to be fossil-free by 2025, with transport to and from the airports also targeted to be fossil-free by 2030. Looking towards the future, Swedavia has set a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions from construction operations by 2040, which includes reductions in building materials, transport, and fuel. The initial target is a 10% reduction by 2023 compared to traditional construction methods used in 2015. Overall, Swedavia's commitment to sustainability is evident through its ambitious reduction targets and ongoing efforts to mitigate its environmental impact.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,100,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 150,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 150,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | - | - | - | - |
Swedavia's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 22% last year and decreased by approximately 36% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 5% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Swedavia has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

