Aearo Technologies LLC, a prominent player in the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1963, the company has established itself as a leader in innovative solutions for hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and safety eyewear. With a strong presence across North America and Europe, Aearo Technologies is renowned for its commitment to quality and performance. The company’s core products, including advanced hearing protection devices and high-performance respirators, are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and user-centric design. Aearo Technologies has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for product excellence and safety innovation. As a trusted name in the PPE market, Aearo Technologies continues to set benchmarks for safety standards, ensuring the well-being of workers across various sectors.
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Aearo Technologies LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is part of a corporate family relationship with 3M Company, from which it inherits climate commitments and initiatives. Aearo Technologies LLC's climate strategy is influenced by 3M's sustainability goals, which include various reduction initiatives. While specific reduction targets for Aearo Technologies are not detailed, the overarching commitments from 3M encompass significant efforts to reduce emissions across all scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. These initiatives are part of 3M's broader sustainability framework, which aims to achieve substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. As a current subsidiary of 3M, Aearo Technologies aligns with the company's climate pledges and initiatives, including those related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). This alignment reflects a commitment to addressing climate change and reducing environmental impact, although specific targets for Aearo Technologies LLC have not been disclosed. In summary, while Aearo Technologies LLC does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is committed to sustainability through its association with 3M Company, which leads the way in corporate climate action.
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| Scope 1 | 16,200,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,570,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Aearo Technologies LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 267% since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Aearo Technologies LLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.