Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc., a leading name in the rescue equipment industry, is headquartered in the United States and serves major operational regions across North America and beyond. Founded in the early 1990s, the company has established itself as a pioneer in hydraulic rescue tools, particularly known for its innovative Jaws of Life extrication equipment. Hurst's core products, including hydraulic cutters, spreaders, and rams, are designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of emergency responders during critical rescue operations. The company’s commitment to quality and performance has positioned it as a trusted partner for fire departments and rescue teams worldwide. With numerous industry accolades and a reputation for reliability, Hurst Jaws of Life continues to set the standard in life-saving technology.
How does Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc's score of 33 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hurst Jaws of Life, 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 IDEX Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc. has not established any documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Emissions data and climate commitments may be inherited from its parent company, IDEX Corporation, which is known for its sustainability initiatives. However, without specific figures or targets from Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc., it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of its carbon footprint or climate action plans. In summary, while Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc. is part of a larger corporate family that may have climate initiatives, it currently lacks publicly available emissions data and defined reduction targets.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,058,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 31,821,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 
Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased by approximately 63% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Waste Generated in Operations" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Hurst Jaws of Life, 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.