- Weak SEK impacting purchasing costs.
- Customer spending pullback due to inflation and high mortgage rates.
- Geopolitical uncertainty and macroeconomic challenges.
- Increased competition in the retail sector.
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.
Clas Ohlson AB (publ)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30 reporting, Clas Ohlson AB (publ) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 304.4K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 2 & 3). By scope: Scope 1: 56 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 543 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 303.8K 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
304.4K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 2 & 3)
2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30
Renewable Energy
58% (market-based method)
of total energy
Waste
129 tons/year (from Insjön distribution centre, head office and ~10 stores)
2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30
Energy Use
32.7K MWh/year
2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30)
| 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). | 56 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 543 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 303.8K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30 | 304.4K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 2 & 3) |
| 2022-05 to 2023-04 | 10.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 & 3) |
| 2010-05-01 to 2011-04-30 | 16.3K tCO2e (2010) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions in own operations (Scopes 1+2) by 62% from 2019 baseline.
- Achieved 58% renewable energy share in own operations using market-based method.
- Improved energy efficiency by 33% in stores since 2014.
- Spare parts now available in all stores.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Climate neutral in own operations (Scopes 1+2) by 2026.
- 100% renewable energy in own operations by 2025.
- Increase spare part volume by 20%.
📅 Medium-term
- Halve emissions throughout the value chain by 2030.
- 50% renewable energy in production at suppliers by 2030.
- Fossil-free transportation in the Nordic region by 2030.
- 30% reduction in energy consumption in stores by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutral and fully circular throughout the value chain by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversity & InclusionSupply chain responsibilityChildren's rightsCircular economy