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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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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Paccar's score of 42 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Paccar's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, PACCAR Inc reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 121,140,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions amounting to about 164,645,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, PACCAR is targeting a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, measured per vehicle kilometre (vkm) by 2030. The company's emissions data reflects its operations across various regions, including the US, where it reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 59,695,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 79,506,000 kg CO2e in 2021. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating PACCAR's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Paccar's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. This request for Paccar is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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