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Festool

Festool GmbH, headquartered in Germany, is a leading manufacturer in the power tools industry, renowned for its innovative solutions tailored for professional tradespeople and serious DIY enthusiasts. Founded in 1925, Festool has established a strong presence across Europe and beyond, with a focus on woodworking, construction, and renovation sectors. The company is celebrated for its high-quality products, including saws, sanders, and dust extraction systems, which are designed to enhance efficiency and precision. Festool's commitment to durability and performance sets it apart in a competitive market, earning accolades for its engineering excellence. With a reputation for reliability and a loyal customer base, Festool continues to be a preferred choice among professionals, solidifying its position as a market leader in the power tools sector.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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

Festool's score of 17 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Festool's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Festool reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,700,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 1,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 3,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase from 2021, when total emissions were about 4,522,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,262,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 3,260,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions, Festool has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has not provided data on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Festool's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, but further details on their climate strategies and reduction commitments would enhance understanding of their long-term sustainability goals.

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20212022
Scope 1
1,262,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,260,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Festool's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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 Festool is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Festool 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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