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ifm electronic gmbh, commonly known as ifm, is a premier global specialist in industrial automation, headquartered in Essen, Germany. Established in 1969, ifm has consistently pioneered innovative solutions, ranging from advanced sensor technology to integrated control systems, serving diverse industries worldwide.
Operating within the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, ifm provides robust and reliable products essential for modern manufacturing. Their comprehensive portfolio includes cutting-edge proximity, photoelectric, flow, level, pressure, and temperature sensors, alongside sophisticated industrial imaging, identification systems, and condition monitoring solutions for Industry 4.0 applications. ifm's commitment to delivering high-performance automation components solidifies its position as a trusted partner for smart factories globally.
-9 vs industry average
ifm electronic gmbh’s score of 21 is lower than 39% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
ifm electronic gmbh, headquartered in Germany and operating in the Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2024. The company's Scope 1 emissions were 6,645,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled 189,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 299,269,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, ifm electronic gmbh reported Scope 1 emissions of 7,773,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 221,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 13,008,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 243,000 kg CO2e. Specific Scope 3 data for 2023 and 2022 is limited to business travel, which was 1,604,000 kg CO2e and 918,000 kg CO2e respectively.
ifm electronic gmbh's emissions data is self-reported, indicating direct reporting from the organisation itself. The company has not yet set any formal reduction targets, such as those validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor has it joined The Climate Pledge.
No climate goals have been disclosed for ifm electronic gmbh yet.
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