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 91 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 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 387,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 163,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 74,964,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions, with targets set to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on 2019 levels, and a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same period. Siemens has also pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions across all production facilities and buildings worldwide by 2030. Furthermore, the company aims for a long-term goal of net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with interim targets of a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Siemens's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating leadership in sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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 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.
