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Westinghouse Electric Company

Westinghouse Electric Company, a leader in the nuclear energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1886, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and key milestones in the development of nuclear technology. Specialising in nuclear power plant design, construction, and services, Westinghouse is renowned for its advanced reactor technologies and fuel solutions, which are pivotal in promoting safe and sustainable energy production. The company’s AP1000® reactor design is particularly notable for its safety features and efficiency, setting a benchmark in the industry. With a strong market position, Westinghouse Electric Company continues to play a crucial role in the global energy landscape, contributing to the transition towards cleaner energy sources while maintaining a commitment to operational excellence and safety.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Westinghouse Electric Company's score of 39 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Westinghouse Electric Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Westinghouse Electric Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 545,550,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 545,000,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes Scope 1 emissions at approximately 115,326,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 51,272,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, the company has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with total emissions of about 38,617,000 kg CO2e in 2022, down from approximately 40,036,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Notably, Scope 1 emissions decreased from about 138,387,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to approximately 115,326,000 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a positive trend in reducing direct emissions. Despite these reductions, Westinghouse has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where significant emissions are often associated with energy production and infrastructure development. Overall, while Westinghouse Electric Company has made strides in reducing its Scope 1 emissions, the lack of formal climate commitments suggests an opportunity for further engagement in sustainability practices and emissions reduction strategies.

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Scope 1
138,387,000
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Scope 2
70,043,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Westinghouse Electric Company's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), 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. Westinghouse Electric Company 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.

Westinghouse Electric Company 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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