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East Penn Manufacturing

East Penn Manufacturing Company, a leading name in the battery manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a key player in the production of high-quality lead-acid batteries and related products, serving various sectors including automotive, commercial, and renewable energy. With major operational regions across North America, East Penn is renowned for its innovative approach to battery technology, offering a diverse range of products such as flooded, AGM, and gel batteries. The company’s commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing processes has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its exceptional quality and reliability. Notable achievements include numerous awards for excellence in manufacturing and environmental stewardship, solidifying East Penn's reputation as a trusted partner in energy solutions.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

East Penn Manufacturing's score of 23 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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East Penn Manufacturing's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, East Penn Manufacturing reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 117,195,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 263,060,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). This reflects a slight increase in emissions from 2021, where Scope 1 emissions were about 113,084,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 277,110,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants program, East Penn has committed to a 20% reduction in energy use per unit of production by 2028, against a 2018 baseline. These initiatives demonstrate East Penn Manufacturing's dedication to improving its environmental impact and aligning with industry standards for sustainability.

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1,247,400,378,000
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Scope 2
856,695,919,000
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Scope 3
390,704,459,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. East Penn Manufacturing's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 East Penn Manufacturing is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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East Penn Manufacturing is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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