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Emerson Electric

Emerson Electric Co., commonly referred to as Emerson, is a leading global technology and engineering company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1890, Emerson has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Specialising in automation solutions, climate technologies, and tools for process management, Emerson is renowned for its innovative products and services that enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company’s commitment to advancing technology has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in smart manufacturing and energy management. With a rich history of over a century, Emerson continues to drive progress in the industry, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Emerson Electric's score of 73 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Emerson Electric's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Emerson Electric reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 204,148,010,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 84,685,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 232,636,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The company also disclosed an extensive Scope 3 emissions total of about 204,148,010,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as investments and the use of sold products. Emerson has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. This target reflects their early achievement of a 20% greenhouse gas intensity reduction goal, which has bolstered their confidence to pursue more aggressive reductions. Additionally, Emerson is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. The company has also pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2045, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards. This comprehensive approach underscores Emerson's commitment to sustainability and climate action, positioning them as a leader in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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Scope 2
761,996,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emerson Electric's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very 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 Emerson Electric is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Emerson Electric 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
Reduction Actions

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