Flsmidth
FLSmidth, a leading global engineering company headquartered in Denmark (DK), has been a pivotal player in the cement and minerals industries since its founding in 1882. With a strong presence in key operational regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, FLSmidth offers innovative solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability. The company specialises in the design and supply of equipment, systems, and services for the cement and mining sectors. Its core products, such as advanced crushing and grinding technologies, are distinguished by their efficiency and reliability. FLSmidth's commitment to sustainability and digitalisation has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking to optimise their operations. Notable achievements include numerous industry awards and a reputation for pioneering environmentally friendly practices.
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Flsmidth's score of 67 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Flsmidth's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, FLSmidth reported total emissions of approximately 30,638,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, while Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products reached about 2,985,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 13,533,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 24,489,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of approximately 117,330,438,000 kg CO2e, which includes 5,430,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. FLSmidth has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of their MissionZero initiative, which also seeks to enable customers in the cement and mining sectors to achieve zero emissions by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to reduce downstream Scope 3 emissions by 56% per revenue from the use of sold products over the same timeframe. Furthermore, FLSmidth has committed that 30% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect FLSmidth's commitment to sustainability and climate neutrality in the construction and engineering sector. The company is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and continues to work towards its climate goals while addressing the significant emissions associated with its operations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,460,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 33,450,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Flsmidth is participating in some 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.
