Hypertherm Inc.
Hypertherm Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of advanced cutting solutions, specialising in plasma, laser, and waterjet technologies. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, consistently innovating to enhance productivity and precision in metal fabrication. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Hypertherm serves a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, and automotive. Its core products, such as the Powermax® plasma systems and HyPerformance® plasma technology, are renowned for their reliability and efficiency, setting industry standards. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and employee ownership, Hypertherm has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the cutting solutions market. The company continues to lead the way in technological advancements, ensuring customers achieve optimal results in their operations.
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Hypertherm Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hypertherm Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 478,676,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 2,030,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 471,676,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2,014,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from 5,450,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 526,775,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Hypertherm has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its carbon impact from global business operations by 50% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2020, based on a 2010 baseline. Additionally, the company has achieved an 11% reduction in emissions per sales dollar for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 since a 2019 baseline, with a target end date of 2024. The company’s commitment to sustainability is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting and reduction initiatives, which align with industry standards for climate action. Hypertherm Inc. operates independently, with no emissions data cascaded from a parent organisation.
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| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 634,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,638,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 348,830,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Hypertherm Inc. 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.
