Danfoss, officially known as Danfoss Group, is a leading global provider of electrical machinery and apparatus, specialising in innovative solutions for a range of industrial and commercial applications. Headquartered in Denmark, the company has established a strong presence across major regions, serving markets worldwide with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainable technology. Founded in 1933, Danfoss has a long history of technological advancement and industry leadership, with key milestones including expanding its product portfolio and global footprint.
The company's core offerings include advanced electrical components, automation systems, and climate control solutions, distinguished by their reliability and cutting-edge design. Recognised for its market position in electrical machinery and apparatus, Danfoss continues to drive innovation, supporting industries such as HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial automation with high-quality, customised products.
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Danfoss’s score of 96 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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Industry Intensity
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Danfoss's reported carbon emissions
Danfoss, headquartered in DK and operating in the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, reported approximately 109.99 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions for 2025. Scope 1 emissions for the same year were around 118.15 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 112.64 million kg CO2e.
The company has established ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve carbon neutrality in its own operations by 2030, which equates to a minimum 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Furthermore, Danfoss aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2028, using 2019 as a baseline.
In alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Danfoss has committed to a 46.2% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. They also have an SBTi-validated target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 15% within the same timeframe. A significant long-term commitment is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050. To support this, Danfoss has also committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 97.0% per EUR value added by 2050, based on a 2024 baseline. Additional long-term targets include maintaining a minimum 90.0% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction from 2035 through 2050, also against a 2024 baseline.
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Danfoss’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Danfoss commits to maintain a minimum 90.0% absolute scope 2 GHG emissions reduction from 2035 through 2050 from a 2024 base year.
2035
90% reduction in Scope 1
Danfoss commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2035 from a 2024 base year.
2035
90% reduction in Scope 2
Danfoss commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2035 from a 2024 base year.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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