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Leclanché

Leclanché SA, a pioneering energy storage solutions provider, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1909, the company has established itself as a leader in the battery industry, particularly in the development of lithium-ion and other advanced battery technologies. Leclanché's core offerings include energy storage systems for electric vehicles, grid applications, and marine solutions, distinguished by their high efficiency and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of innovative products that cater to the growing demand for renewable energy integration. With a strong market position, Leclanché is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a trusted partner in the transition towards a greener energy future.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Leclanché'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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

Leclanché's score of 20 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Leclanché's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Leclanché, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,140,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 103,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 409,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 3,628,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing these figures. Leclanché's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as they have not outlined specific strategies or pledges to reduce their carbon footprint. As a player in the energy sector, the company is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and emissions reduction, yet further details on their climate commitments are needed to assess their future direction.

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2022
Scope 1
103,000
Scope 2
409,000
Scope 3
3,628,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Leclanché's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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. Leclanché is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Leclanché 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.

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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