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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wabtec'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.

22

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Wabtec's score of 22 is higher than 96% 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 365,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 235,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking their carbon footprint. Wabtec's emissions have fluctuated over recent years, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions recorded at approximately 384,475,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 365,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, which suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Wabtec's climate commitments reflect an awareness of their environmental impact, but the absence of defined reduction targets indicates an opportunity for improvement in their sustainability efforts.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. Wabtec is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Wabtec is not committed to any 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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