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Paccar Inc., a leading name in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1905, the company has established itself as a key player in the design and manufacture of high-quality trucks and related components, primarily serving North America, Europe, and Australia.
Paccar's core offerings include its renowned Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF truck brands, which are celebrated for their innovation, durability, and fuel efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in electric vehicle technology and a strong commitment to sustainability. With a robust market position, Paccar continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for commercial vehicle operators worldwide.
+8 vs industry average
Paccar’s score of 40 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
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Paccar's Climate Commitments and Emissions Overview
For the fiscal year 2024, Paccar reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 112.3 billion kg CO2e. This encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Of this total, Scope 3 emissions represented the vast majority, amounting to about 112.2 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Paccar's Scope 3 emissions in 2024 included the use of sold products (approximately 107.6 billion kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 2.1 billion kg CO2e). Scope 1 emissions for 2024 were approximately 105.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions, based on market-based reporting, were approximately 93.7 million kg CO2e.
In 2018, Paccar's Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 293 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at about 82.9 billion kg CO2e.
Paccar has set ambitious climate targets. The company is committed to a Science Based Target (SBT) for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, aiming for a 35% absolute reduction by 2030 from a 2018 baseline year. This target is based on SBTi's other industry sectoral decarbonisation approach (SDA) using the absolute contraction method for well below 2°C. In addition, Paccar has a near-term target to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from the use of sold products by 25% per vehicle-kilometre (vkm) by 2030, also from a 2018 base year. More recently, Paccar has committed to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 42% and absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030, using a FY2022 base year. Paccar also has a long-term commitment to achieve net zero by 2050.
Paccar operates within the motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34) industry and is headquartered in the US.
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2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
P.A.C. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
P.A.C. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
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