Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. IRIZAR
Public Profile
Land Transportation
ES
updated a month ago

IRIZAR Sustainability Profile

Company website

IRIZAR, officially known as Irizar Group, is a prominent player in the bus and coach manufacturing industry, headquartered in Spain (ES). Established in 1889, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of innovative electric buses and advanced coach designs. With a strong operational presence across Europe, Latin America, and Africa, IRIZAR is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company offers a diverse range of products, including urban buses, intercity coaches, and electric vehicles, distinguished by their eco-friendly features and modern design. IRIZAR's dedication to quality and innovation has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in public transport solutions. Notable achievements include numerous awards for design excellence and a growing portfolio of electric mobility solutions, reflecting its leadership in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does IRIZAR'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.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

IRIZAR's score of 21 is lower than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

50%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

IRIZAR's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, IRIZAR reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,285,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 28,478,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 88,299,966,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 10,515,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 39,133,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 54,163,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, among other categories. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 47,732,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 15,846,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The previous year, 2022, saw Scope 1 emissions at around 43,429,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 96,233,000 kg CO2e (market-based). IRIZAR has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting and climate strategies. Overall, IRIZAR's emissions profile highlights a substantial reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding the full impact of its operations on climate change.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2021202220232024
Scope 1
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
452,268,000
-
-
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is IRIZAR's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. IRIZAR's primary industry is Land Transportation, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is IRIZAR's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 IRIZAR is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

IRIZAR's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

IRIZAR's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 32% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
32%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

IRIZAR's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

IRIZAR 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Compare IRIZAR's Emissions with Industry Peers

Motor Coach Industries International, Inc.

US
•
Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34)
Updated about 1 month ago

Daimler

DE
•
Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34)
Updated 5 days ago

Iveco

IT
•
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 10 days ago

Caio Induscar - Indústria e Comércio de Carrocerias LTDA.

BR
•
Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34)
Updated 14 days ago

Zhengzhou Yutong Group Co.,Ltd

CN
•
Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries
Updated 14 days ago

Solaris Bus

PL
•
Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34)
Updated 7 days ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251114.2
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
AWS Marketplace logo
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy