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Jost Werke

Jost Werke, a leading name in the manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the production of high-quality components for commercial vehicles, particularly in the areas of coupling systems, fifth wheels, and trailer equipment. With a commitment to innovation, Jost Werke has developed unique products that enhance safety and efficiency in transportation. The company is recognised for its robust market position, consistently delivering reliable solutions that meet the evolving needs of the logistics sector. Notable achievements include numerous industry awards and a reputation for excellence that spans over seven decades.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Jost Werke's score of 43 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jost Werke's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Jost Werke reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,648,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 12,110,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 24,758,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 13,276,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 14,087,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 27,363,000 kg CO2e. Jost Werke has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions per production hour by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to a 42% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 base year, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future focus. Overall, Jost Werke is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jost Werke's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Jost Werke is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jost Werke is participating in some 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.

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

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