- Climate change risks, particularly from purchased goods and product use
- Water and marine resource risks (restrictions, conflicts, supply interruptions)
- Biodiversity reduction through deforestation
- Risk of high proportion of waste not being reused or recycled
- Risks to employees and subcontractors related to hazardous chemicals
- Risks of human rights neglect in production
- Risk of corruption and unethical business practices
Svedbergs Group (publ)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Svedbergs Group (publ) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 54.3K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 487.0 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 201.9 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 53.7K tCO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
54.3K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
92.4%
of total energy
Waste
1.2K tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
6.8K GWh/year (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 487.0 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 201.9 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 53.7K tCO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 17.2% compared to 2021 (17.2% reduction in relation to net sales)
- Increased renewable energy share to 92.4% in 2023
- 100% of wood raw materials purchased came from environmentally certified sources in 2023
- Reduced waste volume by 17.2% compared to 2021 (10.1% reduction in relation to net sales)
- Svedbergs in Dalstorp switched to biofuel for sea transport from Asia
- Roper Rhodes signed an agreement to use Sustainable Marine Fuels for sea transport from Asia
- Production of several Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2021
- 100% share of renewable energy by 2030
- 100% environmentally certified wood raw material by 2030
- 20% physical audits of strategic suppliers per annum
- 96.5% healthy presence by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Reducing the environmental impact of our productsReducing greenhouse gas emissionsResource efficiencyWood from sustainable forestryCorporate social responsibilityCorporate governance and business ethics