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Manitou Group, often simply referred to as Manitou, is a world leader in material handling, access equipment, and earthmoving. Headquartered in France, with a significant global presence, this innovative company operates across numerous countries, serving a diverse international clientele. Since its founding in 1957, Manitou has been at the forefront of the industry, consistently delivering robust and high-performance solutions.
Specialising in "Other business services (74)", Manitou's core offerings include a comprehensive range of telescopic handlers, articulated loaders, skid steer loaders, and aerial work platforms. These machines are renowned for their reliability, efficiency, and advanced technological features, designed to meet the rigorous demands of construction, agriculture, and industrial sectors. Manitou's commitment to sustainability and customer-centric innovation distinguishes it in a competitive global market.
+12 vs industry average
Manitou’s score of 48 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Manitou, a French-headquartered company in the "Other business services (74)" industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.13 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes about 18.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, a market-based Scope 2 total of approximately 3.76 million kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 total of around 6.11 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 were the use of sold products (approximately 5.50 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 558.2 million kg CO2e).
In 2019, Manitou's total emissions were approximately 6.83 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 17.46 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at roughly 10.51 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 6.80 billion kg CO2e.
Manitou has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. This target is consistent with a 1.5°C trajectory under the Paris Agreement. Additionally, Manitou is committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 33.7% per hour of use of sold equipment within the same timeframe. Manitou also plans for 100% low-emission vehicles in its fleet by 2030, with an interim target of 30% by 2025.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Manitou Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Manitou Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
33.7% reduction in scope 3 total
Manitou Group also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and…
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