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updated a month ago

American Air Filter Company, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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American Air Filter Company, Inc., commonly known as AAF, is a leading player in the air filtration industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1921, AAF has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company specialises in providing high-quality air filtration solutions for various sectors, including commercial, industrial, and residential applications. AAF's core products encompass a wide range of air filters, including HEPA filters, activated carbon filters, and custom filtration systems, all designed to enhance indoor air quality. What sets AAF apart is its commitment to innovation and sustainability, ensuring that their products not only meet but exceed industry standards. With decades of experience, AAF has garnered a reputation for reliability and excellence, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in the air filtration market.

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68

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

American Air Filter Company, Inc.'s score of 68 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Air Filter Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Daikin Industries,Ltd.

American Air Filter Company, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data down to its subsidiaries. As part of its corporate family, American Air Filter Company, Inc. adheres to the climate initiatives set forth by Daikin Industries, which include targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for American Air Filter Company, Inc. have not been disclosed. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that the company is still in the process of establishing its own climate commitments or may rely on the overarching strategies of Daikin Industries. As a subsidiary, it is expected to contribute to the broader sustainability goals of its parent company, which is focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental performance across its operations.

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Scope 1
9,419,000
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Scope 2
930,000,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is American Air Filter Company, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Air Filter Company, Inc.'s primary industry is Machinery and Equipment, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is American Air Filter Company, Inc.'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 American Air Filter Company, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

American Air Filter Company, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

American Air Filter Company, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
76%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
14%
Purchased Goods and Services
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

American Air Filter Company, Inc.'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.

American Air Filter Company, Inc. 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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