Cargotec Corporation, commonly referred to as Cargotec, is a leading Finnish company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland (FI). Founded in 2003, Cargotec has established itself as a key player in the logistics and cargo handling industry, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company focuses on innovative solutions in cargo and load handling, primarily through its well-known brands, Kalmar, Hiab, and MacGregor. Cargotec's core offerings include container handling equipment, marine cargo solutions, and on-road load handling systems, all designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability in logistics operations. With a commitment to technological advancement, Cargotec has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for innovation. As a market leader, Cargotec continues to shape the future of cargo handling, driving progress in the global supply chain.
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In 2024, Cargotec reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,100,830,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 8,837,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,051,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 1,089,942,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 1,385,778,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 10,906,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,501,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 1,372,371,000 kg CO2e. Cargotec has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, with a specific goal to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030. This commitment includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The company is also focusing on reducing emissions from its supply chain, with a target of 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Additionally, Cargotec plans to achieve a 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from low-emission equipment by 2030, with long-term goals of 63% by 2035 and 90% by 2050 compared to the best-performing alternatives in 2020. Cargotec's emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported. The company is committed to aligning its strategies with science-based targets to ensure compliance with global climate goals.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 20,100,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 28,100,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 145,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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