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Knorr Bremse

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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49

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Knorr Bremse's score of 49 is higher than 93% 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 42,145,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 36,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 11,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 42,145,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute CO2 emissions from its global locations and fleet (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, relative to 2018 levels. This translates to an annual reduction of about 4.2%. Additionally, Knorr-Bremse has committed to a more aggressive target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% by 2030, aiming for a total of 41,872 tCO2e by that year. Furthermore, Knorr-Bremse has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with global climate science to limit warming to no more than 1.5 °C. The company’s proactive approach to sustainability reflects its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
133,000,000
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Scope 2
19,000,000
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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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Knorr Bremse'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 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
Reduction Actions

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