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US
updated 20 days ago

Alamo Group Sustainability Profile

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Alamo Group Inc., a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a leader in the design and production of equipment for the agricultural, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Alamo Group's core offerings include a diverse range of products such as mowing equipment, street sweepers, and other specialised machinery, known for their durability and innovative design. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its market reach and product portfolio. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Alamo Group continues to solidify its position as a trusted name in the industry, recognised for its engineering excellence and comprehensive service solutions.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Alamo Group's score of 24 is lower than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alamo Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Alamo Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,391,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 17,015,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,106,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 8,228,500 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from investments (about 3,266,500 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1,467,900 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (around 871,200 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, Alamo Group's emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 at about 24,632,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 16,463,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 reaching around 100,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in emissions across all scopes by 2024. Despite these reductions, Alamo Group has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives, as indicated by the absence of SBTi reduction targets or documented climate pledges. The emissions data is sourced directly from Alamo Group Inc. and reflects their independent reporting without cascading from a parent organisation. Overall, Alamo Group's emissions profile demonstrates a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although further transparency regarding specific reduction targets would enhance their climate strategy.

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2019202020212024
Scope 1
27,857,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
22,000,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
120,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Alamo Group's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alamo Group's primary industry is Machinery and Equipment, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Alamo Group's Location?

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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 Alamo Group is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Alamo Group's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Alamo Group's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 92% last year and decreased by approximately 93% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 31% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
40%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
18%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
16%
Purchased Goods and Services
11%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
10%
Processing of Sold Products
3%
Capital Goods
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Alamo Group's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Alamo Group 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.

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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