Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., often referred to simply as Berkshire Hathaway, is a multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1839, it has evolved from a textile manufacturing firm into a diversified powerhouse with significant operations across various industries, including insurance, utilities, railroads, and consumer goods. With a reputation for strategic acquisitions and a long-term investment philosophy, Berkshire Hathaway has achieved remarkable milestones, such as becoming one of the largest companies in the world by market capitalisation. Its core offerings include insurance products through subsidiaries like GEICO, as well as a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, including Dairy Queen and Duracell. This unique blend of businesses positions Berkshire Hathaway as a leader in the investment landscape, renowned for its disciplined approach and strong financial performance.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s score of 28 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company has not established any documented reduction targets or commitments to climate initiatives, which suggests a lack of formalised strategies in addressing carbon emissions. As of now, there are no emissions inherited from a parent or related organisation, and all data is sourced directly from Berkshire Hathaway Inc. This indicates that the company may not be actively participating in industry-standard climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In summary, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has not disclosed any carbon emissions data or climate commitments, reflecting a potential area for improvement in their environmental strategy.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 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.
