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Manitou

Manitou Group, commonly referred to as Manitou, is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment headquartered in France. Established in 1953, the company has made significant strides in the industry, particularly in the design and production of telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, and aerial work platforms. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Manitou serves a diverse range of sectors, including construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. Renowned for its innovative approach, Manitou offers unique products that combine advanced technology with user-friendly features, ensuring efficiency and safety on the job site. The company has achieved notable market recognition, consistently ranking among the top players in the material handling sector. With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, Manitou continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and innovation.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Manitou's score of 40 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Manitou's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Manitou Group reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 19,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 10,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of around 30,100,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 15,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 9,640,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 25,114,000 kg CO2e. Manitou Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with a 1.5°C trajectory under the Paris Agreement. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the use of sold products—by 33.7% per hour of use of sold equipment within the same timeframe. To support these goals, Manitou Group is also transitioning its fleet to low-emission vehicles, targeting 30% by 2025 and 100% by 2030. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across its global operations.

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Scope 1
16,900,000
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Scope 2
4,600,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Manitou's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Manitou is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Manitou 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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