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Palfinger

Palfinger AG, a leading provider of innovative lifting solutions, is headquartered in Austria (AT) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1932, the company has established itself in the crane and lifting equipment industry, specialising in hydraulic systems, truck-mounted cranes, and marine and offshore solutions. Palfinger's commitment to quality and innovation has led to significant milestones, including the development of advanced telematics systems that enhance operational efficiency. Renowned for its robust and versatile products, Palfinger holds a strong market position, consistently recognised for its engineering excellence and customer-centric approach. With a focus on sustainability and safety, Palfinger continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable lifting solutions.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Palfinger's score of 39 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Palfinger's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Palfinger AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,288,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,168,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 16,421,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Palfinger is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, having been a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative since October 2021. However, it has not set a net-zero target or long-term reduction goals. The company’s near-term targets have been removed, indicating a shift in its climate strategy. Despite this, Palfinger continues to engage in initiatives aimed at improving sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector. As a company headquartered in Austria, Palfinger is positioned within a region that increasingly prioritises climate action, reflecting broader industry trends towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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2020
Scope 1
20,168,000
Scope 2
16,421,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Palfinger's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very 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 Palfinger is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Palfinger 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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