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Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall AG, a leading global defence and automotive technology company, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1889, Rheinmetall has established itself as a key player in the defence industry, specialising in armoured vehicles, ammunition, and military technology. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in vehicle systems and advanced weaponry. Rheinmetall's core offerings include cutting-edge military vehicles, high-performance ammunition, and integrated defence solutions, all designed to meet the evolving needs of armed forces worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Rheinmetall holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to defence technology and strategic partnerships with various governments and military organisations.

DitchCarbon Score

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Rheinmetall's score of 27 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rheinmetall's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Rheinmetall reported total carbon emissions of approximately 290,170,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 136,723 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from mobile and stationary combustion, and 198,330 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily related to purchased electricity. Notably, the company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, amounting to about 8,821,480,000 kg CO2e, largely driven by the use of sold products. In Germany, Rheinmetall's emissions for the same year included 6,663,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 198,330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions mirroring the global figures. Despite the substantial emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives from Rheinmetall, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of specific reduction goals suggests that the company may need to enhance its strategies to align with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
256,279,000
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Scope 2
466,825,000
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Scope 3
9,573,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rheinmetall's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Rheinmetall is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Rheinmetall is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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