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Freudenberg

Freudenberg Group, a leading global technology company headquartered in Germany, has been at the forefront of innovation since its founding in 1849. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Freudenberg operates across various industries, including automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. The company is renowned for its advanced sealing technologies, nonwovens, and specialty lubricants, which are distinguished by their high performance and durability. Freudenberg's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge research has solidified its position as a market leader, consistently delivering unique solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients. Notable achievements include significant advancements in material science and a robust portfolio of patents, underscoring Freudenberg's role as an innovator in the global marketplace.

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27

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

Freudenberg's score of 27 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Freudenberg's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Freudenberg reported total carbon emissions of approximately 605,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 181,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 424,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 across all scopes of emissions. In the preceding years, Freudenberg's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 649,000,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, they reached approximately 828,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a downward trend in emissions over the years, reflecting the company's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices. Freudenberg's environmental strategy includes setting clear reduction targets and implementing initiatives aimed at minimising its overall impact on climate change. The company is actively working towards its ambitious goal, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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20202023
Scope 1
198,402,140
000,000,000
Scope 2
340,151,260
000,000,000
Scope 3
538,553,400
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Freudenberg's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Freudenberg is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Freudenberg 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
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