Climate Change Data

Swedish Space Corporation (SSC)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:36045 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:336 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1607 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:34092 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Biodiversity
  • Circular economy
  • Human Rights
  • Employee well-being
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Space Safety
  • Business Ethics & Anti-corruption
  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Established new solar parks at Santiago and Western Australia ground stations.
  • Implemented geothermal heating and hydropower at Esrange Space Center.
  • Launched Supplier Code of Conduct with net-zero emission targets for major suppliers.

Social Achievements

  • Launched "Lift-off" project to implement new core values (Collaboration, Curiosity, Courage, Care, Customer Passion).
  • Opened a new state-of-the-art office in Kiruna.
  • Continued participation in the REXUS/BEXUS student program.

Governance Achievements

  • Appointed Charlotta Sund as new President and CEO.
  • Appointed new CFO and CHRO.
  • Strengthened cybersecurity capabilities.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero CO2 emissions by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Halve carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 compared to 2019.
  • Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 25%.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions; improve customer satisfaction.

Environmental Challenges

  • Geopolitical instability affecting international collaborations.
  • Delays in major projects impacting Science Services division earnings.
  • Forest fires in Canada disrupting Inuvik ground station operations.
  • Increased cybersecurity threats.
  • Need to improve customer satisfaction.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strengthened security measures.
  • Investing in new expertise and capabilities.
  • Adapting facilities to the green transition.
  • Focusing on service development and customer satisfaction.
  • Developing a clearer range of sustainable products and services.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainability requirements in tender documents

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events affecting ground stations.
Transition Risks
  • Increased demand for net-zero emission services and products.
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for space-based climate monitoring services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Third-party Assurance: KPMG

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 9
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 17

SSC's services contribute to resilient infrastructure, climate action, peaceful and inclusive societies, and partnerships for the goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Data analysis services for sustainability work.