Sandvik AB, commonly referred to as Sandvik, is a prominent Swedish company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Operating within the 'Other Business Services (74)' industry, Sandvik specialises in providing innovative solutions across various sectors, including engineering services and advanced manufacturing support. Since its founding in 1862, the company has achieved numerous milestones, establishing a strong global presence with major operational regions in Europe, North America, and Asia.
The company’s core offerings include specialised engineering services, digital solutions, and technical consulting, distinguished by their customised approach and technological expertise. Sandvik’s market position is reinforced by its reputation for quality and innovation, making it a trusted partner in its industry. With a long history of growth and adaptation, Sandvik continues to lead in delivering value-driven business services worldwide.
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Sandvik’s score of 92 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sandvik's reported carbon emissions
Sandvik, headquartered in SE and operating within the "Other business services (74)" industry, has established robust climate commitments. For the reporting year 2025, the company reported approximately 8.31 billion kg CO2e in total emissions. This figure comprises approximately 78.33 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 84.23 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based) emissions. Scope 3 emissions were significant, accounting for approximately 8.15 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from the use of sold products (approximately 5.45 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 2.05 billion kg CO2e).
Sandvik is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by no later than 2050, a target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As a near-term objective, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Sandvik has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, also against a 2019 baseline. For its own operations and energy use (Scope 1 and 2), Sandvik aims for net-zero emissions by 2040. Sandvik Rock Tools, a part of the Sandvik group, specifically aims for fully climate-neutral production units by 2025 concerning Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
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Sandvik’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Sandvik Group commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2050
Sandvik Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissio…
Sandvik Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Sandvik Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
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