Oshkosh Corporation, commonly referred to as Oshkosh, is a leading manufacturer based in the United States, with its headquarters located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Founded in 1917, the company has established itself in the specialty vehicle industry, focusing on areas such as defence, fire and emergency, and access equipment. Oshkosh is renowned for its innovative products, including the MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicles and advanced aerial platforms, which are designed to meet the rigorous demands of various sectors. With a strong market position, Oshkosh has achieved notable milestones, including multiple awards for engineering excellence and sustainability initiatives. The company continues to set industry standards through its commitment to quality and performance, making it a trusted name in the global marketplace.
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In 2023, Oshkosh Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 65000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 72000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 235600000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (about 14700000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 47900000 kg CO2e), use of sold products (around 10000000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (about 9000000 kg CO2e). The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were approximately 137000000 kg CO2e. Oshkosh has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net-zero target across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 57.7% by 2033 from a 2021 baseline, and to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by 32.5% by 2033 from a 2022 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Additionally, Oshkosh aims to reduce energy and GHG intensity by 25% by 2024 at its facilities, based on a 2014 baseline. These commitments reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,058,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 88,041,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 63% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 20% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Oshkosh has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
