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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Greenbrier Companies's score of 38 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Greenbrier Companies's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Greenbrier Companies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 52,681,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 35,989,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside 87,670,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in the context of their operations in the railcar manufacturing industry. Over the years, Greenbrier has demonstrated a trend of decreasing emissions. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 53,541,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 81,396,000 kg CO2e, with significant Scope 3 emissions reaching 173,287,000 kg CO2e. By 2022, Scope 1 emissions decreased to about 78,842,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions fell to 41,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trajectory towards emission reductions. Despite these reductions, Greenbrier has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of a climate pledge or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) framework. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing emissions per tonne of steel produced, with reported figures of 79.0 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. Overall, Greenbrier Companies is actively working to manage its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards and practices, while striving for further improvements in sustainability.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 96,347,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 62,035,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Greenbrier Companies 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.
