Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric, officially known as Lincoln Electric Company, is a leading global manufacturer of welding products, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1895, the company has established a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, becoming a key player in the welding and cutting industry. Specialising in arc welding equipment, consumables, and automation solutions, Lincoln Electric is renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to quality. The company’s core offerings include welding machines, electrodes, and robotic welding systems, which are designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in various industrial applications. With a rich history of milestones, including the introduction of the first electric arc welding machine, Lincoln Electric has consistently maintained a strong market position. Its dedication to research and development has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the welding sector.
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Industry Benchmark
Lincoln Electric's score of 27 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lincoln Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lincoln Electric reported total emissions of approximately 193,088,000 kg CO2e, comprising 69,164,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 123,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, the company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Reviewing previous years, emissions in 2022 were about 230,364,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 70,678,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 119,901,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 189,863,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 55,525,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 189,863,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows fluctuations in emissions, with a peak in 2022. Overall, while Lincoln Electric has made strides in tracking its emissions across Scopes 1 and 2, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 54,806,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 186,860,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 187,929,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Lincoln Electric 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.
