AFRY Climate Action
AFRY works to drive exponential climate action
Science says that we need to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels to avoid high risk of catastrophic consequences for people and the living environment. To adhere to science, we need to halve emission each decade and reach net zero by mid-century. This is how we address climate action at AFRY.
AFRY Climate Targets
AFRY’s climate target is to halve emissions from business travel and office operations by 2030 from a 2019 base year and achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions in these categories by 2040. In addition to this, we have a supplier engagement target addressing our suppliers to set science-based climate targets.
AFRY wants to lead by example, and we have, therefore, made a commitment to reduce the climate impact of our business. On our journey towards net zero, we have set near-term climate targets covering emissions from energy consumption in our offices, business travel and purchases of goods and services. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which means that they have been independently verified as being in line with the 1.5°C climate target and the latest climate science.
Targets validated: AFRY commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 36% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. AFRY also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel 36% within the same timeframe. AFRY further commits that 87% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services and capital goods will set science-based targets by 2027.
The AFRY 1.5°C Roadmap - a roadmap for our climate action
We have developed the AFRY 1.5C Roadmap to support and guide the company as our transition plan towards delivering on our climate commitments, and to be transparent about our climate action. Our climate commitments are in support of limiting global warming to 1.5°C and cover how we run our operations, integrate sustainability into our design, engineering and advisory solutions and seeking out transformative, innovative assignments to accelerate the sustainability transition. The roadmap also clarifies what role employees and managers play in AFRY’s climate action, while illustrating the different challenges and opportunities we have as a company.
Addressing climate change is a long-term task requiring immediate action. This is why the AFRY 1.5°C Roadmap describes where we stand today and what actions we need to take going forward. The roadmap is to be updated as work progresses.
AFRY is a member of the Exponential Roadmap Initiative
The Exponential Roadmap Initiative is for innovators, transformers and disruptors taking action in line with 1.5°C, with the mission to halve emissions before 2030 through exponential climate action and solutions.
The Exponential Roadmap Initiative is an ecosystem of initiatives supporting exponential climate action in line with the 1.5°C ambition. The Ecosystem includes the Exponential Roadmap, the 1.5°C Business Playbook, 1.5°C Supply Chain Leaders and the SME Climate Hub.
The members of the Exponential Roadmap Initiative are subjected to stringent criteria to be part of the initiative, and the intention is to be at the forefront of climate action driving the change in the right direction.
The Exponential Roadmap Initiative is an accredited partner of United Nations’ Race To Zero, which is a global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth.
As members of the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, AFRY works together with actors across sectors and value chains all over the world to drive climate action forward.
Applying the 1.5°C Business Playbook’s 4-pillar strategy.
AFRY 1.5°C Roadmap is based on the 1.5°C Business Playbook which is a framework for rapid decarbonisation in with the 1.5°C and net-zero ambition based on 4 pillars. The target and strategy for each pillar is briefly presented below.
- Pillar 1: Reduce your own emissions
- Pillar 2: Reduce your value chain emissions
- Pillar 3: Integrate climate in strategy
- Pillar 4: Influence climate action in society
Pillar 1: Reduce your own emissions
AFRY business strategy
- Our sustainability strategy is our business strategy.
Halve CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2040 (base year 2019).
- This target includes emissions stemming from business travel (scope 1) and energy consumption in offices (scope 2).
- Country Climate Milestones of 8 largest markets to aim for fossil-free vehicle fleet and energy in offices by 2030 where locally possible.
- AFRY’s operations in Sweden has renewable electricity in all offices where it is possible to choose.
Science-based targets
- We have set near-term science-based targets in line with the 1.5°C ambition with the Science Based Targets initiative.
Read the AFRY 1.5°C Roadmap for more information about how we work with reducing our own emissions:
Pillar 2: Reduce your value chain emissions
AFRY business strategy
- Our sustainability strategy is our business strategy.
Halve CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2040 (base year 2019).
- This target includes emissions stemming from business travel (scope 3).
Supplier engagement target
- Our prioritised suppliers are to set climate targets in line with Carbon Law and the 1.5°C ambition.
Science-based targets
- We have set near-term science-based targets with the Science Based Targets initiative.
Read the AFRY 1.5°C Roadmap for more information about how we work with reducing our value chain emissions:
Pillar 3: Provide and scale solutions
AFRY business strategy
- Our sustainability strategy is our business strategy.
Mission
- Accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.
Target
- Increase the net positive impact through our assignments to accelerate the sustainability transition.
Sustainability Policy
- Actively seek transformative and innovative assignments.
Read the AFRY 1.5°C Roadmap for more information about how we integrate climate in strategy:
Pillar 4: Influence climate action in society
AFRY business strategy
- Our sustainability strategy is our business strategy.
Mission
- Accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.
Sustainability Policy
- Share our knowledge and expertise through investments in cooperation and partnerships. This includes participating in climate-related forums such as the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COP), being part of boards and governmental collaboration groups, communicating in social media and engagement with strategic partnerships such as the Exponential Roadmap Initiative.
Showcase sustainable solutions
- We seek to act as a role model and source of inspiration to our partners and clients. As part of this, we showcase sustainable solutions through our Sustainable Stories Magazine, AFRY Insights and in our social media channels.
External policy engagement
- We aim to align external policy and engagement to the goal of halving emissions by 2030 and reaching (net) zero by 2050 and support engagements where we as an actor can have influence on policy development on national and international level as appropriate to each business and market.
Read the AFRY 1.5°C Roadmap for more information about how we influence climate action in society:
The 1.5°C Business Playbook – a framework for rapid decarbonisation
The 1.5°C Business Playbook, produced by leading experts and business stakeholders, provides a framework for all companies to reach net-zero emissions rapidly through the adoption of an exponential trajectory of at least halving their greenhouse gas emissions every decade to approach net-zero by 2050, and integrating climate action in their business strategy.
The Exponential Roadmap - 36 solutions with exponential scaling potential to halve emissions by 2030
Scaling of solutions comes from sharp policy, from climate leadership by companies and cities and from a finance and technology shift towards green solutions with exponential potential. The roadmap shows how we can build a stronger, more resilient and future-proof global economy and increase human prosperity and health – within the planetary boundaries.
