Maxon
Maxon, officially known as Maxon Computer GmbH, is a leading software company headquartered in Germany. Established in 1986, Maxon has made significant strides in the 3D graphics and animation industry, particularly with its flagship product, Cinema 4D. This powerful software is renowned for its intuitive interface and robust capabilities, making it a preferred choice among professionals in motion graphics, visual effects, and game design. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Maxon continues to innovate, offering a suite of tools that includes Redshift, a high-performance rendering engine. The company has garnered numerous accolades for its contributions to the creative community, solidifying its position as a market leader in 3D design and animation solutions. Maxon's commitment to quality and user experience sets it apart in a competitive landscape.
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Maxon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Maxon reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 3,577,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 174,516,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and 2,904,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions stem from Scope 3, which accounted for about 3,559,753,300 kg CO2e, with substantial contributions from business travel and employee commuting. In 2022, Maxon's emissions were lower, with a total of approximately 3,496,000,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 171,034,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,496,144,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, in Germany, emissions reached about 2,255,000 kg CO2e, with 264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,780,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Maxon has set near-term climate commitments, contributing 350 tonnes CO2e to a climate protection project in Madagascar, targeting reductions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. These initiatives reflect their commitment to achieving net-zero emissions, although specific percentage reduction targets have not been disclosed. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Maxon Computer GmbH, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their sustainability reporting. Overall, Maxon is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the challenges of high Scope 3 emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 186,466,900 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Maxon 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.
