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Wabtec

Wabtec Corporation, a leading player in the transportation and logistics industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1999, Wabtec has established itself as a key provider of technology-based solutions for the rail and transit sectors, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company specialises in a diverse range of products and services, including braking systems, train control technologies, and freight and transit solutions, all designed to enhance safety and efficiency. Wabtec's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in sustainability and digital transformation. With a strong focus on customer-centric solutions, Wabtec continues to drive advancements in the rail industry, making it a vital partner for operators worldwide.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products 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

Wabtec's score of 32 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wabtec's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Wabtec Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 48,600,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their footprint. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 129,787,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 105,540,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 235,000,000 kg CO2e. Wabtec has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This goal aligns with the Paris Agreement's objective to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5 degrees Celsius. The company has replaced its previous greenhouse gas and energy intensity targets with this absolute emissions reduction goal, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement in its operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wabtec's primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), which is low 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. This request for Wabtec is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wabtec is not participating in any 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
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