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Kobelco Construction Machinery America

Kobelco Construction Machinery America, a subsidiary of the renowned Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Established in 1994, the company has made a name for itself in the construction machinery industry, specialising in the production of high-quality excavators and other heavy equipment. Kobelco is particularly known for its innovative approach to hydraulic excavators, offering unique features such as advanced fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. With a strong market position, Kobelco has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of cutting-edge technology that enhances operator comfort and productivity. As a trusted name in construction machinery, Kobelco continues to set industry standards while delivering exceptional value to its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kobelco Construction Machinery America'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.

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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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Kobelco Construction Machinery America's score of 7 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kobelco Construction Machinery America's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Kobelco Construction Machinery America reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16.1 million tonnes CO2e, an increase from about 15.3 million tonnes CO2e in 2020. These figures represent Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. Despite the rising emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Kobelco Construction Machinery America. This lack of specific commitments highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy, especially as the construction machinery industry increasingly focuses on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kobelco Construction Machinery America's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Kobelco Construction Machinery America is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kobelco Construction Machinery America is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

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