- Reduced purchasing power due to high inflation and rising interest rates.
- Increased competition in the pharmacy industry, including from new e-commerce players.
- Ongoing medicine shortages due to disruptions in production and distribution chains.
- Pharmacist shortage.
- Increased risk of cyberattacks due to growing digitalization.
- Risks related to data protection and handling of personal data.
Apoteket AB (publ)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Apoteket AB (publ) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 95 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 826 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.3K 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
3.2K tCO2e/year
2023
Waste
467 tons/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). | 95 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 826 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.3K 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 | 3.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2015 | 7.0K tonnes CO2e |
| 2014 | 6.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2013 | 9.1K tCO2e/year (down from 11106 in 2012) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by approximately 41% compared to the base year 2020 (3226 tons CO2e)
- Developed a more environmentally friendly e-commerce box made of cardboard.
- Collected thousands of leftover medicines.
- Realized Apoteket's Green List, encouraging suppliers to set climate targets according to the Science Based Targets initiative.
- Launched a project to collect and recycle inhaler casings.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the number of members in Apoteket+ who have returned medicines at least once during the period by 5% annually.
📅 Medium-term
- Halve the climate impact from goods transport, energy, car travel, and refrigerants by 2030, compared to the base year 2020.
- By 2027, 70% of Apoteket's suppliers (based on purchasing cost) should be connected to the Science Based Targets initiative.
🔭 Long-term
- Increase the share of own-care suppliers who have accepted the code of conduct to 100%.
- Reduce total sickness absence to 5.8%.
- Achieve a 3% operating margin.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Healthosamma människor (Healthy people)Hälsosam planet (Healthy planet)Hälsosamt företagande (Healthy business)