Gentex
Gentex Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the automotive and aerospace industries, renowned for its innovative technology solutions. Founded in 1974, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of advanced electrochromatic devices and smart mirror systems that enhance driver safety and comfort. Gentex's core products include automatic dimming rear-view mirrors, camera-based driver assistance systems, and innovative lighting solutions. These offerings are distinguished by their integration of cutting-edge technology and user-centric design, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Gentex has established itself as a market leader, consistently recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation in automotive safety and connectivity.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Gentex's score of 17 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gentex's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gentex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,660,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,328,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion and 1,333,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion (Scope 1 emissions). The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with no reported Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Gentex has seen fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 11,000,000 kg CO2e, with a significant portion attributed to stationary combustion (10,276,000 kg CO2e). The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future improvement. Gentex's emissions data reflects its operational impact and highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential strategies for emissions reduction in line with industry standards. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests that while the company is tracking its emissions, it may benefit from establishing clear goals to enhance its sustainability efforts.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,555,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 48,056,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
Gentex 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.
