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Gatx

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GATX Corporation, commonly referred to as GATX, is a leading provider of railcar leasing and related services, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1898, GATX has built a strong reputation in the transportation and logistics industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company specialises in the leasing of tank and freight railcars, offering innovative solutions that cater to diverse customer needs. GATX's commitment to quality and safety sets it apart, ensuring that its fleet meets the highest industry standards. With over a century of experience, GATX has achieved notable milestones, including a robust market position as one of the largest railcar leasing companies globally. Its focus on sustainability and customer-centric services further solidifies its status as a trusted partner in the rail transport sector.

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36

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

Gatx's score of 36 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gatx's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GATX Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,866,000 kg CO2e, comprising 14,646,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This represents a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 28,349,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 16,715,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 11,634,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Over the past few years, GATX has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 27,699,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 17,066,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 10,633,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2020, total emissions were about 25,559,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 14,742,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 10,817,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Despite these reductions, GATX has not set specific science-based targets or formal climate pledges, as indicated by the absence of SBTi reduction targets or documented climate initiatives. The emissions data is sourced directly from GATX Corporation, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Overall, GATX's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to managing and reducing carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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14,742,000
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Scope 2
10,817,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gatx's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Gatx is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gatx 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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