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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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17

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Freudenberg's score of 17 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20%

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 disclosed emissions data for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, but no specific targets for reduction initiatives or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) have been outlined. In the previous years, Freudenberg's emissions were approximately 649,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 828,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a downward trend in total emissions. However, the company has not set formal reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit its accountability in addressing climate change. Freudenberg's emissions profile highlights the importance of transparency in corporate sustainability efforts, particularly in the context of increasing global pressure for companies to reduce their carbon footprints. As the company continues to operate in a climate-conscious market, establishing clear reduction targets could enhance its commitment to sustainability and improve its overall environmental impact.

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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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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Freudenberg's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Freudenberg is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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