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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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66

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's score of 66 is higher than 99% 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 2024, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,681,160,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 31,166,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,277,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 3,642,717,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from the use of sold products. CAF has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.7% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per passenger-kilometre within the same timeframe. For the near term, CAF has also committed to a 30% reduction in absolute emissions for both Scope 1 and 2 by 2026, compared to 2019 levels. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring they align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, CAF's comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the rail transportation sector.

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19,636,000
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Scope 3
7,623,373,000
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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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