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 automation and control systems. With a rich history of key milestones, Emerson continues to drive progress in the industry, offering unique solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Emerson Electric's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Emerson Electric's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Emerson Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Emerson Electric reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 84,685,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 232,636,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2045. For the near term, Emerson has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Emerson aims to maintain at least a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY2030 through FY2045, while also targeting a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2045. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Emerson's commitment to sustainable practices within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 208,952,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 761,996,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Emerson Electric is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
