Knorr Bremse
Knorr-Bremse AG, a leading global manufacturer in the braking systems sector, is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Established in 1905, the company has evolved into a key player in the rail and commercial vehicle industries, providing innovative solutions that enhance safety and efficiency. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Knorr-Bremse is renowned for its advanced braking technologies and systems, including electronic braking systems and air supply systems. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones such as pioneering the first fully automated train control system. Knorr-Bremse's dedication to sustainability and cutting-edge technology continues to set it apart, making it a trusted partner for customers worldwide in the pursuit of safer and more efficient transport solutions.
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Knorr Bremse's score of 31 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Knorr Bremse's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Knorr-Bremse reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 11,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 47,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to approximately 42,145,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. Over the years, Knorr-Bremse has shown a trend of reducing emissions. For instance, from 2017 to 2023, Scope 1 emissions decreased from about 133,000,000 kg CO2e to 36,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions dropped from approximately 19,000,000 kg CO2e to 11,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to improving their carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Knorr-Bremse, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its overall environmental impact, although further details on formal commitments or pledges are not available.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 133,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Knorr Bremse 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.
