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American Axle And Manufacturing

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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65

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

American Axle And Manufacturing's score of 65 is higher than 99% 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 2023, American Axle & Manufacturing reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 391,783,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 391,783,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 94,578,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the baseline year. For near-term targets, American Axle & Manufacturing plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by 2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company is committed to ensuring that 66.7% of its suppliers covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2027. Long-term goals include a significant reduction of 90% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. The company is also focused on achieving 100% renewable or carbon-free energy in the U.S. by the end of 2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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149,887,000
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Scope 2
926,392,000
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Scope 3
1,076,269,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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American Axle And Manufacturing is participating in some 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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