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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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. Notably, their Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products reached a staggering 25,798,681,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 41,208,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 48,933,000 kg CO2e. 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 part of their strategy to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% per vehicle kilometre (vkm) by 2030. The company is also committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, contingent upon the necessary investments in renewable energy and infrastructure. These commitments reflect PACCAR's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing sector.
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2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,006,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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