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Esab

Esab Corporation, commonly known as Esab, is a leading global provider of welding and cutting solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1904, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and South America. Esab is renowned for its innovative products and services, specialising in welding consumables, equipment, and cutting technologies that cater to a diverse range of industries. With a commitment to quality and performance, Esab's core offerings include advanced welding machines, automated cutting systems, and a comprehensive range of welding consumables. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering developments in arc welding technology, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for professionals worldwide. Esab continues to lead the industry with its dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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

Esab's score of 48 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Esab's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ESAB reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 113,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,132,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 11,389,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to 2022 levels. Furthermore, ESAB is committed to achieving a 50% reduction in these emissions by 2035. In addition to these targets, ESAB has set a near-term goal to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025, alongside a similar commitment for Scope 2 emissions. These initiatives reflect ESAB's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the industry.

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202220232024
Scope 1
1,132,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
11,389,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Esab's primary industry is Other services (93), 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 Esab is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Esab 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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