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
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 19 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, 31,234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 157,516,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to decrease absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 41% by 2030 and 75% by 2050, using 2017 as the base year. The company has made strides in transparency, disclosing emissions across all relevant scopes, including Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which are directly associated with their operations, and Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the entire value chain. Swedish Match's targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, Swedish Match is actively working towards substantial reductions in its carbon emissions, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate commitments within the tobacco industry.
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Add to project| 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 committed to some 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.
