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Electricity from Other Sources
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updated 18 days ago

Lincoln Electric

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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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29

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Lincoln Electric's score of 29 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lincoln Electric's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Lincoln Electric reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 69,164,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 123,924,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 193,088,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction of 16% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to their 2018 baseline, attributed to ongoing investments in energy efficiency projects. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce its GHG emissions, aiming for a 10% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, relative to the 2018 levels. This commitment reflects Lincoln Electric's proactive approach to climate action and sustainability within its operations. While no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed, Lincoln Electric's focus on energy efficiency and emissions reduction demonstrates its dedication to mitigating climate impact. The emissions data is sourced directly from Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organisations.

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Scope 2
147,876,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lincoln Electric's primary industry is Electricity nec, 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. This request for Lincoln Electric is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Lincoln Electric 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
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