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Palfinger

Palfinger AG, a leading provider of innovative lifting solutions, is headquartered in Austria (AT) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1932, the company has established itself in the crane and lifting equipment industry, specialising in hydraulic systems, truck-mounted cranes, and marine and offshore solutions. Palfinger's commitment to quality and innovation has led to significant milestones, including the development of advanced telematics systems that enhance operational efficiency. Renowned for its robust and versatile products, Palfinger holds a strong market position, consistently recognised for its engineering excellence and customer-centric approach. With a focus on sustainability and safety, Palfinger continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable lifting solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Palfinger's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Palfinger's score of 27 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Palfinger's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Palfinger AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,288,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,168,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 16,421,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Palfinger has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have been removed or are not currently in place. The company is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, indicating its recognition of the need for urgent climate action. However, it has not committed to a net-zero target or specified a timeline for achieving significant emissions reductions. As a leader in the electrical equipment and machinery sector, Palfinger's climate commitments reflect an awareness of the industry's impact on climate change, yet the absence of concrete long-term targets suggests a need for further action to align with global climate goals.

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2020
Scope 1
20,168,000
Scope 2
16,421,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Palfinger's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Palfinger is headquartered in AT, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Palfinger is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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