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updated 12 days ago

American Axle And Manufacturing

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American Axle & Manufacturing, commonly referred to as AAM, is a leading global supplier of driveline and drivetrain systems, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, AAM has established itself as a key player in the automotive industry, with major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company specialises in manufacturing a diverse range of products, including axles, driveshafts, and chassis components, which are integral to vehicle performance and efficiency. AAM's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted partner for many of the world's top automotive manufacturers. With a strong market presence and notable achievements in engineering excellence, American Axle & Manufacturing continues to drive advancements in vehicle technology, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the automotive sector.

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58

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.

25

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American Axle And Manufacturing's score of 58 is higher than 75% 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 Axle And Manufacturing's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 91,346,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 176,823,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 94,578,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 297,205,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. AAM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, and to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company also targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040, with a near-term goal of reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. AAM is committed to ensuring that 66.7% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027. Additionally, AAM plans to transition to 100% renewable energy purchases in the United States by the end of 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect AAM's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the automotive industry.

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926,392,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Axle And Manufacturing's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Axle And Manufacturing is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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