Ericsson

Ericsson's reported carbon emissions

Ericsson, a prominent player in the radio, television, and communication equipment and apparatus industry, headquartered in Sweden, has established ambitious climate commitments. **Carbon Emissions Data:** * **2025:** Ericsson reported total global emissions of approximately 16.8 billion kg CO2e. This comprises about 15.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, and approximately 100.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to roughly 16.78 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contributors being the use of sold products (about 15.2 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 1.2 billion kg CO2e). * **2024:** Total global emissions were approximately 18.76 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 17.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 116.5 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions reached about 18.71 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products accounting for approximately 17.1 billion kg CO2e and purchased goods and services at roughly 1.2 billion kg CO2e. * **2023:** Total global emissions were reported as approximately 31.85 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 27.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 136.6 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were substantial at about 31.78 billion kg CO2e, driven largely by the use of sold products (approximately 29.6 billion kg CO2e). * **2022:** Total global emissions stood at approximately 30.93 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 38.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 141.6 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 30.84 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products being the primary contributor at about 28.2 billion kg CO2e. * **2021:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 38 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 58 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling around 28.0 billion kg CO2e. * **2020:** Total global emissions were approximately 30.02 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 39.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 155.9 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were reported at around 29.91 billion kg CO2e. * **2019:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 49 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 124 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed. * **2018:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 54 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 134 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed. * **2017:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 75 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 185 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for business travel and downstream transportation were reported. * **2016:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 75 million kg CO2e, with mobile combustion accounting for about 61 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were around 185 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 34.3 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products being the largest component at about 34 billion kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** Ericsson is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. They have set a near-term target to achieve Net Zero emissions from their own activities (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. Furthermore, Ericsson aims to reduce its supply chain (Scope 3) emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. More specifically, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year. Their near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Within this near-term target, they aim for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2030. Ericsson has also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from business travel and upstream and downstream transportation by 35% by 2030. They also have a target to reduce the energy consumption of comparable sold products by 35% by 2022 (baseline 2016).