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Cargotec Corporation, commonly referred to as Cargotec, is a leading player in the machinery and equipment sector, specifically within the "Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29)" industry. Headquartered in Finland (FI), Cargotec operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, providing innovative solutions for cargo handling and logistics.
Founded in 2005, Cargotec has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of several key brands such as Kalmar, Hiab, and MacGregor. The company is renowned for its advanced cargo handling equipment, port automation solutions, and marine technologies, which are distinguished by their efficiency and sustainability.
Cargotec's commitment to innovation has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimise their supply chain operations. With a focus on enhancing productivity and reducing environmental impact, Cargotec continues to lead the way in the machinery and equipment industry.
+65 vs industry average
Cargotec’s score of 92 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Machinery and Equipment has above-average carbon intensity
The Machinery and Equipment industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cargotec, a Finnish machinery and equipment company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 897.9 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 12.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 882.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were use of sold products (503.2 million kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (318.3 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, Cargotec's total emissions were approximately 1.067 billion kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 1.367 billion kg CO2e in 2023, and approximately 1.381 billion kg CO2e in 2022.
Cargotec has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to achieving carbon neutrality in its own operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2030. Furthermore, Cargotec aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, aligning with a 1.5°C climate ambition. For its Hiab business unit, there are near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Hiab also commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050, with long-term targets including a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050, both from a 2022 base year.
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50% reduction in Scope 2
Hiab commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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25% reduction in scope 3 total
Hiab also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25.0% within the same timeframe.
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Hiab commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions ac…
Hiab commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
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