Siemens
Siemens AG, a global powerhouse headquartered in Germany, is a leader in the fields of electrification, automation, and digitalisation. Founded in 1847, Siemens has evolved into a multifaceted organisation with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company operates across various industries, including energy, healthcare, and manufacturing, providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability. Siemens is renowned for its cutting-edge products and services, such as smart infrastructure, digital industries, and mobility solutions, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to advancing technology, Siemens has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering developments in automation and smart grid technology. As a result, Siemens holds a prominent position in the global market, consistently recognised for its contributions to engineering excellence and sustainable practices.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Siemens's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Siemens's score of 62 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Siemens's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Siemens reported total carbon emissions of approximately 550,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 387,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 163,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 488,976,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. Over the years, Siemens has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2020, their total emissions were about 507,691,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 alone, indicating a focus on addressing upstream emissions, which constitute the majority of their carbon footprint. The company has also signed the Amazon Climate Pledge, committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Siemens's emissions data highlights their ongoing efforts to improve sustainability, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from approximately 1,458,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 550,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reduction aligns with their broader climate commitments and initiatives aimed at fostering a more sustainable future.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 821,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 637,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 15,472,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Siemens is committed to some 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.
