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Messe Frankfurt GmbH

Messe Frankfurt GmbH, a leading global trade fair organiser, is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 1907, the company has grown to become a pivotal player in the exhibition industry, operating in key regions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in a diverse range of sectors, including textiles, consumer goods, and technology, Messe Frankfurt is renowned for its innovative trade fairs and exhibitions that connect businesses and foster international trade. The company’s unique approach combines extensive market knowledge with cutting-edge digital solutions, enhancing the visitor and exhibitor experience. With a strong market position, Messe Frankfurt has achieved notable milestones, including the successful hosting of major events like the Frankfurt Book Fair and Ambiente. Its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation further solidifies its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the global exhibition landscape.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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

Messe Frankfurt GmbH's score of 24 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Messe Frankfurt GmbH's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Messe Frankfurt GmbH reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,089,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 214,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass mobile and stationary combustion, and 642,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily attributed to business travel. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 458,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 243,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 235,000 kg CO2e. The 2019 data shows even higher emissions, with a total of approximately 1,581,000 kg CO2e, where Scope 1 emissions were 576,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reached 1,251,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Messe Frankfurt GmbH has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The company’s emissions data reflects a significant reliance on business travel, which constitutes a large portion of their overall carbon footprint. Overall, while Messe Frankfurt GmbH has made strides in tracking and reporting their emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for a more robust climate commitment moving forward.

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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Messe Frankfurt GmbH's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low 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. Messe Frankfurt GmbH is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Messe Frankfurt 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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