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American Axle And Manufacturing

American Axle & Manufacturing, commonly referred to as AAM, is a leading global supplier of driveline and drivetrain systems, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, AAM has established itself as a key player in the automotive industry, with major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company specialises in manufacturing a diverse range of products, including axles, driveshafts, and chassis components, which are integral to vehicle performance and efficiency. AAM's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted partner for many of the world's top automotive manufacturers. With a strong market presence and notable achievements in engineering excellence, American Axle & Manufacturing continues to drive advancements in vehicle technology, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the automotive sector.

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37

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

American Axle And Manufacturing's score of 37 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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American Axle And Manufacturing's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, American Axle & Manufacturing reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 416,269,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 85,979,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 330,290,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the base year. For near-term targets, American Axle & Manufacturing plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by 2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. This includes emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, and more. Additionally, the company aims for 66.7% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2027. Long-term, the company is committed to a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2040. These targets align with industry standards for limiting global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating American Axle & Manufacturing's commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Axle And Manufacturing's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. American Axle And Manufacturing is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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American Axle And Manufacturing 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.

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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