Manitou
Manitou Group, commonly referred to as Manitou, is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment headquartered in France. Established in 1953, the company has made significant strides in the industry, particularly in the design and production of telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, and aerial work platforms. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Manitou serves a diverse range of sectors, including construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. Renowned for its innovative approach, Manitou offers unique products that combine advanced technology with user-friendly features, ensuring efficiency and safety on the job site. The company has achieved notable market recognition, consistently ranking among the top players in the material handling sector. With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, Manitou continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and innovation.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Manitou's score of 35 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Manitou's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Manitou Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 30,100,000 kg CO2e, comprising 19,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions as part of their climate strategy. Manitou has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to decrease Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products—by 33.7% per hour of use of sold equipment within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Manitou's commitment to sustainable practices in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,600,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Manitou is committed to some 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.
