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Weir

Weir Group PLC, commonly known as Weir, is a leading engineering company headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1871, Weir has established itself as a key player in the global mining, oil and gas, and power generation industries. The company operates extensively across regions including North America, Australia, and Europe, providing innovative solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. Weir's core offerings include high-performance pumps, valves, and wear-resistant materials, which are renowned for their durability and efficiency. The company’s commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted partner in critical applications. With a rich history of innovation and a strong market presence, Weir continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the industrial sector.

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56

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Weir's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Weir's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Weir Group PLC reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 39,903,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 67,663,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 44,070,488,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Weir Group is targeting a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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45,151,000
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Scope 2
85,019,000
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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. Weir'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 Weir is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Weir 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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