Gentex Sustainability Profile
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.
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Gentex's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Gentex Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 104,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. This includes about 7,560,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 38,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and approximately 10,147,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion (Scope 1). For Scope 2, the total market-based emissions were about 103,747,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, Gentex's emissions were approximately 100,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions comprising about 13,330,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 99,972,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. Gentex has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2049, with interim targets of reducing emissions by 15% below 2020 levels by 2026, 40% by 2031, and 70% by 2041. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to climate action. The company is actively working towards these goals, as outlined in their sustainability reports. Overall, Gentex's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive stance in addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,672,000 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Gentex's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Gentex has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
