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Machinery and Equipment
US
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B&R Industrial Automation Corp. Sustainability Profile

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B&R Industrial Automation Corp., a leading name in the automation industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 1979, the company has established itself as a pioneer in innovative automation solutions, focusing on areas such as machine and factory automation, process control, and embedded systems. B&R's core offerings include advanced control systems, industrial PCs, and software solutions that stand out for their flexibility and integration capabilities. The company is renowned for its commitment to high performance and reliability, making it a preferred choice for manufacturers seeking to enhance productivity and efficiency. With a strong market position, B&R has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the automation landscape.

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98

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

B&R Industrial Automation Corp.'s score of 98 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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B&R Industrial Automation Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from ABB Ltd

B&R Industrial Automation Corp., 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 ABB Ltd, from which it inherits climate commitments and initiatives. B&R Industrial Automation Corp. aligns its climate strategy with the targets set by ABB Ltd, which includes participation in various sustainability initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100. These initiatives aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. While specific reduction targets for B&R Industrial Automation Corp. are not detailed, the overarching commitments from ABB Ltd suggest a focus on achieving substantial emissions reductions in line with global climate goals. As a current subsidiary of ABB Ltd, B&R is expected to contribute to these collective efforts, although precise metrics and targets for B&R's own emissions have not been disclosed. In summary, while B&R Industrial Automation Corp. does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is committed to sustainability through its affiliation with ABB Ltd, which sets a framework for climate action and emissions reduction.

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How Carbon Intensive is B&R Industrial Automation Corp.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. B&R Industrial Automation Corp.'s primary industry is Machinery and Equipment, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is B&R Industrial Automation Corp.'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 B&R Industrial Automation Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

B&R Industrial Automation Corp.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

B&R Industrial Automation Corp.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and increased significantly since 2011, 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 97% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
97%
Purchased Goods and Services
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

B&R Industrial Automation Corp.'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.

B&R Industrial Automation Corp. 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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