- High competition in the labor market
- Uncertainty in the global supply chain
- Changes in export control regulations
- Climate change and natural disasters
- Risks related to a pandemic outbreak
- Risks related to the execution of long-term customer projects
- Dependence on new contracts and increased competition
- Supply chain risks
- Compliance risks
- Cyber and information security risks
Saab AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 13.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 8.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 434.0K tCO2e/year. 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.
Water Usage
433 megalitres/year
2023
Waste
7.5K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
365.2K MWh/year
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). | 13.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 434.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 33.8K tonnes CO2e |
| 2020 | 44.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 CO₂e emissions by 25.5% since 2020
- Reduced emissions by 1.5% compared to 2022
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions by 42% by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2)
- Reduce emissions by 25% from use of sold products by 2030 (Scope 3)
- Reduce emissions by 25% from travel and transport by 2030 (Scope 3)
- Engage 50% of suppliers to set science-based targets by 2027
- At least 25% women employees and 30% women managers by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce water withdrawal by 20% until 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Resilient and safe societiesGreen and social transitionInnovation and partnerships