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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Industry Benchmark
Freudenberg's score of 27 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 set an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2045, reflecting its commitment to long-term sustainability and climate action. 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. The data indicates a downward trend in emissions, showcasing the company's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Freudenberg's environmental strategy includes a focus on reducing emissions from purchased goods and services, which accounted for a significant portion of its Scope 3 emissions, reported at approximately 538,553,400 kg CO2e in 2020. The company is actively working towards its net-zero goal, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and enhancing its sustainability practices.
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| 2020 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Freudenberg 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.
