Sandvik increasing transparency of its carbon dioxide equivalent emission calculations

Sandvik is taking a significant stride forward in its environmental responsibility and sustainability commitments, enhancing the transparency of its carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emission calculations for its mining equipment.

Sandvik Mining and Sandvik Rock Processing have started providing product-specific CO₂e emission calculations to help customers better understand the carbon footprints of Sandvik equipment.

Sandvik has published initial CO₂e emission calculations for its underground drill rigs and surface drill rigs here. The ultimate goal is to make CO₂e emission calculations publicly available online by 2030, providing an efficient and accessible way for stakeholders to view and compare emissions data.

“As part of our core strategy, we have set ambitious goals to drive sustainability and transparency in our business,” said Boel Schylander, VP Sustainability at Sandvik Mining. “We’re proud to enhance sustainability and circularity within our operations and we believe that the transparency and publicity of our product-specific CO₂e emissions will create substantial value for our stakeholders, aiding them in achieving their sustainability goals.”

Sandvik is publishing a comprehensive document detailing the methodology for calculating equipment and aftermarket emissions. The calculation method follows the product category rules applicable to Sandvik equipment, while ground support solutions and rock tools use a calculation method more suitable for their product groups.

Third party Sweco has validated the methodology to ensure its accuracy and reliability. Sandvik will present carbon footprints in two formats, covering the entire lifecycle of its products: cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave. Cradle-to-gate calculations include raw material extraction, component processing, upstream transportation and Sandvik's own factory processes. Cradle-to-grave calculations include manufacturing, downstream transportation, use, maintenance and end of life.

For further information, please contact:
Boel Schylander
VP Sustainability
Sandvik Mining
Email: boel.schylander@sandvik.com
or
Maria Antikainen
Offering Sustainability Lead
Sandvik Mining
Email: maria.antikainen@sandvik.com

Sandvik Group
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 123 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2024, sales were approximately 64 billion SEK with about 17,000 employees.