Prysmian
Prysmian Group, a global leader in the cable manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Italy and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1870, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its role in major infrastructure projects and advancements in energy and telecommunications solutions. Prysmian specialises in the production of high-tech cables and systems for energy and telecommunications, offering unique products that cater to the evolving needs of various sectors. With a strong market position, Prysmian is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, making it a preferred partner for clients worldwide. The company’s extensive portfolio includes power cables, optical fibres, and connectivity solutions, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Prysmian'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
Prysmian's score of 83 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Prysmian's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Prysmian Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 268,049,784,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 226,131,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching approximately 9,631,104,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 47.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Prysmian targets a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Prysmian's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has upgraded its previous targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action and sustainability in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 89,657,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 454,845,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Prysmian 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.
