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Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) is a leading Spanish company headquartered in Beasain, Spain. Founded in 1917, CAF has established itself as a prominent player in the rail transport industry, specialising in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of rolling stock and related systems. With a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and beyond, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of innovative solutions for urban and intercity transport. CAF's core offerings include high-speed trains, trams, and metro systems, distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainability. The company is recognised for its market position, having secured numerous contracts globally, which underscores its reputation for quality and reliability in the rail sector. Through continuous innovation and a focus on customer needs, CAF remains at the forefront of the rail industry, contributing to the evolution of modern transport solutions.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's score of 46 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 28,973,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,662,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,438,358,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes, with significant targets set for the future. CAF has established a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.7% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to decrease Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per passenger-kilometre within the same timeframe. Long-term, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 97% per passenger-kilometre by the same year. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect CAF's dedication to sustainable practices in the rail transportation sector. The company is actively working towards these ambitious goals to mitigate climate change impacts and enhance environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
31,463,000
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Scope 2
19,636,000
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Scope 3
6,822,973,000.01
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0,000,000,000.00

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles 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.

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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