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Mersen GmbH

Mersen GmbH, a leading player in the electrical and thermal management industry, is headquartered in Germany. Established in 1891, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability. Mersen operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and North America, providing advanced solutions in power distribution, electrical protection, and thermal management. The company’s core offerings include fuses, surge protection devices, and heat management solutions, all designed to enhance safety and efficiency in various applications. Mersen is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, positioning itself as a trusted partner in sectors such as renewable energy, transportation, and industrial manufacturing. With a strong market presence, Mersen GmbH continues to set benchmarks in performance and reliability, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the industry.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Ferrous Metal Mining 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Mersen GmbH's score of 2 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mersen GmbH's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Mersen GmbH reported total carbon emissions of approximately 353,511,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 79,648,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 79,032,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 194,831,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity of 0.172 tCO2eq./€m of sales. In 2020, Mersen's total emissions were about 289,184,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions in 2021. The breakdown for 2020 included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 52,581,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 93,915,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 142,687,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Mersen has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction commitments suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may still be in the early stages of establishing comprehensive climate strategies.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mersen GmbH's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal ores and concentrates, 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. Mersen GmbH is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Mersen GmbH is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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