Paccar
Paccar Inc., a leading global technology company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and South America. Founded in 1905, Paccar has established itself as a key player in the commercial vehicle industry, specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality trucks under renowned brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to vehicle technology, offering advanced features that enhance performance, fuel efficiency, and driver comfort. Paccar's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge engineering has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in the heavy-duty truck sector. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and a robust global distribution network, Paccar continues to set industry standards and drive advancements in commercial transportation.
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Paccar's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, PACCAR Inc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,666,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 43,923,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with approximately 25,798,681,000 kg CO2e attributed to the use of sold products and about 1,387,989,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. PACCAR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% per vehicle kilometre (vkm) by 2030. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by PACCAR Inc. The commitment to sustainability reflects a broader industry trend towards reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental responsibility.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 273,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 260,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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