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Miele

Miele, officially known as Miele & Cie. KG, is a renowned German manufacturer headquartered in Gütersloh, DE. Established in 1899, the company has evolved into a leader in the premium domestic and commercial appliance industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Miele is celebrated for its high-quality products, including kitchen appliances, laundry machines, and floor care solutions, all designed with a commitment to durability and performance. The brand's unique selling proposition lies in its rigorous testing standards, ensuring that every product meets the highest expectations of reliability and efficiency. With a legacy of innovation, Miele has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a market leader in the luxury appliance sector. The company continues to set benchmarks in design and technology, making it a preferred choice for discerning consumers worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Miele's score of 24 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Miele's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Miele reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,200,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 36,884,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,955,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 12,080,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Miele targets a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the use of sold products, over the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and reflect Miele's dedication to sustainability in the consumer durables sector.

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Scope 1
16,912
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Scope 2
38,100
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Scope 3
42,446
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Miele's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Miele is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Miele is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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