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Marquardt

Marquardt GmbH, a leading global player in the automotive and industrial technology sectors, is headquartered in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany. Founded in 1925, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development of innovative switch and control systems, particularly for the automotive industry. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Marquardt is renowned for its cutting-edge products, including high-quality switches, sensors, and electronic control units. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a prominent market position, serving major automotive manufacturers and industrial clients worldwide. Notable achievements include advancements in smart vehicle technology and user-friendly interface solutions, setting Marquardt apart in a competitive landscape. With a focus on sustainability and digital transformation, Marquardt continues to shape the future of mobility and automation.

DitchCarbon Score

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10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicles 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

Marquardt's score of 10 is lower than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Marquardt's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Marquardt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 113.9 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3, with significant contributions from upstream transportation and distribution, which accounted for about 230.7 million tonnes CO2e. Their Scope 1 emissions were around 82.9 million tonnes CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 151.4 million tonnes CO2e. Over the years, Marquardt has shown a trend in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 62.1 million tonnes CO2e in 2018 to 82.9 million tonnes CO2e in 2020. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions rose from approximately 132 million tonnes CO2e in 2018 to about 151.4 million tonnes CO2e in 2020. However, Scope 3 emissions decreased from around 221.9 million tonnes CO2e in 2018 to approximately 113.9 million tonnes CO2e in 2020, indicating a significant reduction in this area. Marquardt has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the available data. Their climate commitments and strategies remain somewhat vague, with no documented reduction targets or participation in initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) that would provide clearer goals for emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
62,121,000
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Scope 2
131,994,000
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Scope 3
221,854,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Marquardt's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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. Marquardt is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Marquardt 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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