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Greenbrier Companies

Greenbrier Companies, Inc., commonly referred to as Greenbrier, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of railcars and related services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1981, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and Europe, and has achieved significant milestones in the rail transportation industry. Specialising in the production of freight railcars, Greenbrier offers a diverse range of products, including tank cars, boxcars, and intermodal equipment. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, as they continually enhance their offerings to meet evolving market demands. With a robust market position, Greenbrier has garnered recognition for its quality and reliability, making it a trusted partner in the rail industry.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport 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

Greenbrier Companies's score of 40 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Greenbrier Companies's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Greenbrier Companies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 88,670,000 kg CO2e, comprising 52,681,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 35,989,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which total about 87,670,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Greenbrier has made notable progress in reducing its emissions. From 2019 to 2023, Scope 1 emissions decreased from about 96,347,000 kg CO2e to 52,681,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions saw a reduction from approximately 62,035,000 kg CO2e to 35,989,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Greenbrier Companies. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices within the iron and steel industry, where it has reported emissions factors related to its production processes.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Greenbrier Companies's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium 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. This request for Greenbrier Companies is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Greenbrier Companies 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
Reduction Actions

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