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.
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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.
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Siemens's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Siemens reported total carbon emissions of approximately 347,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 94,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 416,758,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This highlights the significant impact of their supply chain and product use on overall emissions. Siemens has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2019 levels. Furthermore, they plan to achieve a 90% reduction in these scopes by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Siemens is committed to a 20% reduction by 2030 and aims for complete elimination by 2050. The company is also dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). This commitment includes a near-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Siemens has been proactive in its sustainability efforts, having already cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 373,000 tonnes CO2e, representing a 27% reduction compared to fiscal 2019. Siemens's climate strategy is encapsulated in its DEGREE framework, which focuses on sustainability and aims for net-zero operations by 2030. The company has also pledged to only own or lease buildings with net-zero carbon emissions by 2025. Overall, Siemens is making significant strides in its climate commitments, with a clear roadmap to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability across its operations and supply chain.
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| 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 963,740 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 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 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.
