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Faber-Castell

Faber-Castell, officially known as Faber-Castell AG, is a renowned leader in the stationery and art supplies industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1761, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and quality, establishing itself as a trusted name in writing instruments, coloured pencils, and art materials. With major operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Faber-Castell offers a diverse range of products, including their iconic Graphite pencils and high-quality watercolour sets. What sets them apart is their commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship, ensuring that each product meets the highest standards. Faber-Castell's market position is bolstered by numerous accolades, including recognition for their eco-friendly practices and contributions to the arts. Their dedication to quality and innovation continues to inspire creativity worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Faber-Castell'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.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Faber-Castell's score of 3 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Faber-Castell's reported carbon emissions

Faber-Castell's carbon emissions data reveals a significant commitment to addressing climate change. In 2019, the company reported total emissions of approximately 48,246,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,906,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 27,554,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 15,786,000 kg CO2e. This marked a reduction from 2018, where total emissions were about 47,454,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a notable decrease in emissions from 2017, which recorded total emissions of approximately 64,219,000 kg CO2e, indicating a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their climate commitments, suggesting that while Faber-Castell is actively monitoring and reducing emissions, they have not publicly committed to formal reduction targets or pledges. Overall, Faber-Castell's emissions data reflects a commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing their environmental impact across all scopes of emissions.

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Scope 1
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20,072,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Faber-Castell's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Faber-Castell is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Faber-Castell is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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