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Machinery and Equipment
DE
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Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH Sustainability Profile

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Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH, a leading player in the commercial vehicle industry, is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1905, the company has established itself as a pioneer in braking systems and other essential vehicle technologies, serving major operational regions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in advanced braking systems, electronic control systems, and other vehicle safety solutions, Knorr-Bremse is renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality. The company’s core products are designed to enhance safety and efficiency, setting industry standards that competitors strive to meet. With a strong market position, Knorr-Bremse has achieved numerous accolades for its technological advancements and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the commercial vehicle sector.

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How does Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH'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.

38

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH's score of 38 is higher than 66% 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 Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Knorr-Bremse AG

Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH, headquartered in Germany, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. As part of its corporate family, Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH inherits emissions data and sustainability initiatives from Knorr-Bremse AG, which operates at a cascade level of 1. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed for this subsidiary. The company has not outlined any specific climate pledges or initiatives such as Science-Based Targets (SBTi) or CDP commitments at this level. Without concrete emissions data or defined reduction targets, it is challenging to assess the company's current climate impact or commitments comprehensively. In summary, while Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH is part of a larger corporate structure that may have sustainability initiatives, specific emissions data and reduction commitments for this subsidiary remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
123,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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

How Carbon Intensive is Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH's Location?

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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 Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 48% last year and increased by approximately 10% 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 95% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
95%
Purchased Goods and Services
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH'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.

Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH 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
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