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 53 is higher than 76% 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 2023, FLSmidth reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 117,368,460,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 13,533,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 24,489,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 117,330,438,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, FLSmidth targets a 56% reduction in downstream Scope 3 emissions per revenue from the use of sold products over the same timeframe. FLSmidth's MissionZero initiative is pivotal in these efforts, enabling customers in the cement and mining sectors to achieve zero emissions by 2030. The company also commits to ensuring that 30% of its suppliers, by spend, will have science-based targets by 2025. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect FLSmidth's dedication to sustainable practices within the construction and engineering sector. Overall, FLSmidth's climate strategy is focused on significant emissions reductions across all scopes, with a clear roadmap towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,347,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 32,848,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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