Systembolaget
Systembolaget AB, commonly referred to as Systembolaget, is Sweden's state-owned retail chain responsible for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Headquartered in Stockholm, the company operates across various regions in Sweden, ensuring responsible alcohol distribution nationwide. Founded in 1955, Systembolaget has established itself as a leader in the alcohol retail industry, focusing on promoting responsible drinking and minimising alcohol-related harm. The core offerings of Systembolaget include a wide range of wines, spirits, and beers, all sourced with an emphasis on quality and sustainability. What sets Systembolaget apart is its commitment to social responsibility, with a unique mandate to control the sale of alcohol in Sweden. This has positioned the company as a trusted authority in the market, recognised for its efforts in public health and consumer education.
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Systembolaget's score of 34 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Systembolaget's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Systembolaget reported total carbon emissions of approximately 180,631,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 116,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 667,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 85,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Systembolaget has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2027, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2045, also from a 2019 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Systembolaget's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 28,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,117,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Systembolaget 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.
