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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.

100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Siemens's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Siemens's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Siemens reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 488,976,000,000 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 significant commitment to reducing carbon emissions across its operations. Siemens has set ambitious targets to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. By 2050, Siemens is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain. The company has also established interim targets, aiming for a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2019 levels. Furthermore, Siemens has pledged to reach net-zero emissions in its supply chain by 2050. Siemens's climate strategy aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
821,000,000
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Scope 2
637,000,000
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Scope 3
15,472,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Siemens's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), 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 Siemens is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Siemens 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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