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Husqvarna Group's climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
Husqvarna Group's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. This confirms alignment of the Group's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets with the SBTi Net-Zero Criteria.
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[{"type":"text","content":"STOCKHOLM, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Husqvarna Group's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. This confirms alignment of the Group's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets with the SBTi Net-Zero Criteria.","length":443,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The validation covers both Husqvarna Group's net-zero target and updated near-term target, encompassing greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3. According to the validation by the SBTi, Husqvarna AB commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, and to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 60.28 percent by 2030 and by 90.0 percent by 2050, from a 2015 base year. This includes direct emissions from the Group's own operations, indirect emissions from purchased energy, and the most material categories of value-chain emissions, where the majority of Husqvarna Group's climate impact occurs.","length":679,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""Having our climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative is an important confirmation that Husqvarna Group's climate targets are both ambitious and credible under the SBTi's criteria. Sustainability is a long-standing strategic priority for Husqvarna Group, and this validation provides a clear, science-based pathway for our continued work to reduce emissions across the entire value chain," says Glen Instone, CEO at Husqvarna Group.","length":474,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The validated climate targets provide a framework for Husqvarna Group's continued sustainability work and are implemented as part of the Group's overall business strategy. The validation also strengthens transparency towards customers, investors and other stakeholders regarding Husqvarna Group's long-term climate efforts. Further details on the Group's climate targets, methodology, scope, base year and progress are available in Husqvarna Group's Annual Report, accessible at www.husqvarnagroup.com.","length":522,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"More information about Husqv...