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Knorr Bremse

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Knorr-Bremse AG, a leading global manufacturer in the braking systems sector, is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Established in 1905, the company has evolved into a key player in the rail and commercial vehicle industries, providing innovative solutions that enhance safety and efficiency. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Knorr-Bremse is renowned for its advanced braking technologies and systems, including electronic braking systems and air supply systems. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones such as pioneering the first fully automated train control system. Knorr-Bremse's dedication to sustainability and cutting-edge technology continues to set it apart, making it a trusted partner for customers worldwide in the pursuit of safer and more efficient transport solutions.

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How does Knorr Bremse'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.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Knorr Bremse's score of 41 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Knorr Bremse's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Knorr-Bremse reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,145,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 36,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 42,145,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. This translates to a target of reducing emissions to about 41,872 tonnes CO2e by the end of 2030. Knorr-Bremse's commitment to climate action is further underscored by its long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Knorr-Bremse AG, reflecting a corporate family relationship that informs its sustainability initiatives. The company is actively working towards these targets, with a focus on aligning its operations with the latest climate science to limit global warming to no more than 1.5 °C.

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Scope 1
123,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
14,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Knorr Bremse's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), 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 Knorr Bremse is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Knorr Bremse 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.

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