- Rusta’s IT systems suffered disruptions due to an incident at hosting provider Tietoevry, negatively affecting sales and profitability
- Uncertainty in the global economy (supply chain disruptions, energy market volatility, higher interest and inflation rates)
Rusta AB (publ)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-05 to 2024-04 reporting, Rusta AB (publ) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 154 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.2M 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
1.2M tCO2e/year
2023-05 to 2024-04
Renewable Energy
84% (own operations)
of total energy
Waste
222.0K tons/year (hazardous) + 9435677 tons/year (non-hazardous)
2023-05 to 2024-04
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-05 to 2024-04)
| 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). | 154 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-05 to 2024-04 | 1.2M 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 greenhouse gas emissions from transport and distribution by 6.8 percent
- Reduced energy consumption by more than 10% in 19 Rusta stores
- Invested in a new type of heavy electric truck, enabling daily emission-free transport
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Carry out gap analysis by 2025 based on the latest materiality analysis
- Increase the share of suppliers at the level “Good” or higher to 55% during the 2024/25 financial year (environmental requirements)
- Increase the share of suppliers at the level “Good” or higher to 85% during the 2024/25 financial year (social requirements)
- 15% fewer defective customer returns annually
- Annual savings of over 10,000 pallets
📅 Medium-term
- Climate neutrality (GHG scope 1 and 2) by 2030
- By 2025/26, 100% of our packaging materials will be recyclable
- By 2025/26, 25% of our assortment will be sold without customer packaging
- Annual goal to save more than 10,000 pallets
- Annual increase in certified packaging materials by 5%
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutrality (GHG scope 1, 2 and 3) by 2045
- Rusta aims to use only renewable and/or recycled materials by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ProductsSocial responsibilityEnvironmentEconomic