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Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products
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Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. (often referred to as GBCH) is a leading manufacturer in the brass and copper industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a key player in the production of high-quality copper and brass products, serving various sectors including electrical, plumbing, and industrial applications. With major operations across the US, GBCH offers a diverse range of core products, including copper and brass sheet, rod, and tube, distinguished by their superior quality and reliability. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it favourably in the market, earning recognition for its operational excellence and customer-centric approach. As a trusted supplier, Global Brass and Copper Holdings continues to drive advancements in the metal manufacturing industry.

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81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc.'s score of 81 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Wieland-Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Wieland-Werke Aktiengesellschaft, which influences its climate commitments and emissions strategies. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. inherits reduction initiatives and targets from its parent company, Wieland-Werke Aktiengesellschaft. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other sustainability frameworks, although specific reduction targets for Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. are not detailed. The company is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises carbon reduction and climate action. As a subsidiary, it aligns with the sustainability goals set by Wieland-Werke Aktiengesellschaft, which may include initiatives aimed at reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, although specific details are not disclosed. In summary, while Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. does not present its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate family that is committed to climate action through inherited initiatives from Wieland-Werke Aktiengesellschaft.

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Scope 1
97,000,000
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Scope 2
430,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
1,411,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc.'s primary industry is Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and decreased by approximately 37% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 67% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
73%
Capital Goods
13%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Business Travel
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc.'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.

Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. 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.

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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