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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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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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

Knorr Bremse's score of 49 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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Knorr Bremse's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Knorr-Bremse reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,145,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 36,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 11,000,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its direct Scope 1 and indirect Scope 2 emissions by 75% from 2018 levels by the year 2030. In 2018, Knorr-Bremse's emissions were recorded at about 41,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 107,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a significant focus on reducing these figures. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action. Knorr-Bremse's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with clear targets and a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in the coming years.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Knorr Bremse's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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. This request for Knorr Bremse is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Knorr Bremse is not participating in any 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
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