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Phoenix Contact, a pioneering force in industrial connection technology, automation, and electronics, is headquartered in Germany. Established in 1923, this innovative company has evolved into a global market leader, delivering essential solutions that drive progress in electrical engineering and sustainable industrial development worldwide.
Their extensive product portfolio spans terminal blocks, interface technology, surge protection, PLCs, and industrial communication solutions, vital for modern control cabinets and field installations. Phoenix Contact empowers digital transformation and the smart factory, providing robust and reliable components that ensure optimal performance across diverse industrial applications globally.
+3 vs industry average
Phoenix Contact’s score of 39 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Phoenix Contact, a German-headquartered company in the Other business services (74) sector, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.52 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure comprises about 28.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 66.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 2.49 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include the use of sold products (about 1.65 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 542.3 million kg CO2e).
In 2023, Phoenix Contact's total emissions were approximately 3.11 billion kg CO2e, with about 34.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 62.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and roughly 3.08 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. The use of sold products and purchased goods and services were also the largest components of Scope 3 in 2023, at approximately 2.03 billion kg CO2e and 679.7 million kg CO2e respectively.
For 2022, the company's total emissions stood at approximately 3.35 billion kg CO2e, including about 39.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 63.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 3.31 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Phoenix Contact has demonstrated commitment to climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) near-term targets committed as of September 2024. All emissions data and SBTi targets are directly reported by Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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