- Decreasing volumes in most product categories driven by lower consumption.
- Increasing cost inflation across the entire value chain.
- High promotional pressure in the online business.
- Regulatory changes in the tobacco industry.
- Cyber security threats.
- Implementation of a new Group Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 28.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 11.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 16.5K 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.
GHG Emissions
28.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
21.3%
of total energy
Water Usage
241.7K m3/year
2023
Waste
6.1K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
86.6K 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). | 11.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 16.5K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 29.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 35.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
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 Scope 2 emissions by 4.3% compared with 2022 and by 22.9% compared with the 2020 baseline.
- Reduced energy consumption by 6.4% in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Increased renewable energy share to 21.3% of total energy use.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Prepare to meet regulatory compliance demands of CSRD
- Reach targets on climate as defined in SBTi commitments
- Embed sustainability into key business processes
📅 Medium-term
- Scope 1 & 2 emission reduced by 42% compared to 2020 baseline by 2030
- 67% of Scope 3 emissions addressed by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero along the entire value chain by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeResource use & circular economyOwn workforce (Diversity & Inclusion, Employee development, Health & Safety)Workers in the value chain (Anti-child & forced labour)Consumers & end-users (Health & Safety)Business conduct (Corruption & bribery, Responsible supply chain & procurement, Data ethics)