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Enercon

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Enercon GmbH, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, specialising in wind turbine technology. Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Enercon is renowned for its innovative approach to wind energy, offering a range of products and services that include onshore and offshore wind turbines, as well as comprehensive maintenance solutions. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, Enercon's turbines are distinguished by their gearless design, which enhances reliability and reduces maintenance costs. The company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a market leader in the wind energy industry. Enercon's dedication to research and development continues to drive advancements in renewable energy technology, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the field.

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38

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Enercon's score of 38 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Enercon's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Enercon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,535,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 51,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 1,476,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 2,156,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 46,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 8,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 2,102,000,000 kg CO2e. Enercon has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 48.8% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 51.6% per GWh produced over the turbine's lifetime by FY2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Enercon's commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility. The company also aims to increase its active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 79.8% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030. Enercon's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Enercon GmbH, ensuring consistency and accountability in its climate commitments.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
10,603,000
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Scope 2
9,385,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Enercon's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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 Enercon is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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