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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Freudenberg's score of 21 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2045. This long-term goal reflects Freudenberg's dedication to environmental sustainability and aligns with its broader corporate responsibility initiatives. The emissions data for 2022 indicated a total of 649,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, emissions were reported at 828,000,000 kg CO2e. This demonstrates a downward trend in emissions over the years, although specific reduction targets or achievements for these years were not disclosed. Freudenberg's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Freudenberg SE, which underscores the company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate strategy. The company has also reported CO2 emissions per million euros of sales, with figures of approximately 0.000065 kg CO2e in 2025 and 0.0000508 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a focus on reducing emissions intensity relative to revenue. Overall, Freudenberg's climate commitments and emissions data reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear pathway towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.
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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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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.
