Swedish Match Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Swedish Match's score of 56 is higher than 63% 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 2024, Swedish Match reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 357.1 million kg CO2e, comprising 288.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 68.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 41% by 2030 and 75% by 2050, using 2017 as the base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. In 2023, Swedish Match's emissions were approximately 355.4 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 305.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 50 million kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting, inheriting data from its parent company, Swedish Match AB (publ). Overall, Swedish Match is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, reflecting a growing commitment to sustainability within the tobacco industry.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Swedish Match's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Swedish Match has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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