- Rising sustainability requirements.
- Legal and technological changes (EU rules on artificial intelligence, increased IT security).
- Increased uncertainty in the economy and geopolitical situation.
- Reduced purchasing power of Swedish households.
- Rising costs for suppliers and producers.
- Cyber-attacks.
- Increased bankruptcies.
- Supreme Court ruling permitting Winefinder’s cross-border distance selling.
- Complex and global supply chain.
Systembolaget AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Systembolaget AB disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 180.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 162 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 12.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 167.9K 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
180.6K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
97.6%
of total energy
Waste
6.5K 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). | 162 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 167.9K 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 | 180.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 188.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 1.8K tCO2e/year (own operations) |
| 2016 | 172.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Carbon dioxide emissions from beverage packaging fell by 4.2% in 2023 compared with 2022.
- Reduced waste by around 6% in 2023 (compared to 2022).
- 97.6% green electricity in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
📅 Medium-term
- Halve Systembolaget’s climate emissions by 2030.
- Reduce the climate impact of its own internal business operations by 90% compared with the baseline year 2019 by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero climate impact by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Limiting the negative consequences of alcoholEthics and anti-corruptionWork environment and inclusionHuman rights and working conditionsEnvironmental considerationsClimate impactStrategic focus on sustainable choice