Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a prominent player in the "Offices of Other Holding Companies" industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1839, the company has evolved significantly, with key milestones including its acquisition of GEICO and the purchase of several well-known brands such as Dairy Queen and Duracell.
Berkshire Hathaway operates across diverse sectors, including insurance, utilities, and manufacturing, offering a unique portfolio of products and services that set it apart in the market. Renowned for its disciplined investment strategy and strong leadership under Warren Buffett, the company has established a formidable market position, consistently ranking among the largest and most successful holding companies globally. With a commitment to long-term value creation, Berkshire Hathaway continues to shape the landscape of the investment industry.
+8 vs industry average
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s score of 31 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Offices of Other Holding Companies is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Offices of Other Holding Companies industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Reported emissions
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
As Berkshire Hathaway Inc. operates within the "Offices of Other Holding Companies" industry and is headquartered in the US, it's important to note that specific, publicly disclosed absolute carbon emissions data for the entire conglomerate for recent years is not available in the provided information.
However, Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), a significant subsidiary, has outlined climate commitments. BHE aims for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2005 levels by 2030. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. To achieve this, BHE plans to continue investing in wind, solar, and other low-carbon generation sources, alongside the retirement of an additional 16 coal generation units between 2023 and 2030.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
BHE plans to continue investing in wind, solar and other low-carbon generation in the future and to retire an additional 16 coal generation…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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