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Benteler

Benteler International AG, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the automotive and industrial sectors. Founded in 1876, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Benteler is renowned for its innovative solutions in steel and aluminium products, as well as its comprehensive automotive components and systems. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Benteler's core offerings include chassis, body, and engine components, which are designed to enhance vehicle performance and safety. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in lightweight construction and electric vehicle technologies, positioning itself as a key partner for major automotive manufacturers. Benteler's dedication to innovation and excellence has solidified its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Benteler's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

34

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Benteler's score of 34 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Benteler's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Benteler reported total carbon emissions of approximately 643,733,000 kg CO2e, comprising 243,920,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 399,813,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Over the years, Benteler's emissions have fluctuated, with a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from 91,521,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to 243,920,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also saw an increase, rising from 333,817,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to approximately 399,813,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3, with Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 27,664,386,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Benteler's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its ongoing emissions reporting and transparency. The company continues to monitor its carbon footprint as part of its broader sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
333,817,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Benteler's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Benteler is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Benteler is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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