Swedish Match
Swedish Match AB, commonly referred to as Swedish Match, is a leading player in the tobacco industry, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1915, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on smokeless tobacco products, snus, and nicotine pouches, which are renowned for their quality and innovation. With a strong presence in Scandinavia and North America, Swedish Match has established itself as a market leader, particularly in the snus segment. The company is committed to sustainability and responsible product development, which has garnered it a loyal customer base. Notable achievements include its pioneering role in the smokeless tobacco market and a consistent focus on reducing the health impacts of tobacco use. Swedish Match continues to shape the industry with its unique offerings and dedication to quality.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Swedish Match's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Swedish Match's score of 49 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Swedish Match's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Swedish Match reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 188,750,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 31,234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 31,234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 157,516,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. Swedish Match has set ambitious climate targets, committing to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 41% by 2030 and 75% by 2050, using 2017 as the base year. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions (1, 2, and 3), aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their strategies contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to sustainability, focusing on significant reductions in their carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. As they work towards these goals, Swedish Match continues to engage in initiatives that promote environmental responsibility within the tobacco industry.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,615,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,445,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Swedish Match is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
