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Plasser And Theurer

Plasser & Theurer, a leading name in the railway engineering sector, is headquartered in Austria (AT) and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1953, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the design and manufacture of track maintenance and construction machinery. Specialising in innovative solutions for railway infrastructure, Plasser & Theurer offers a diverse range of products, including track laying machines, ballast regulators, and rail grinding vehicles. Their commitment to quality and technological advancement has positioned them as a market leader, with notable achievements in enhancing railway efficiency and safety. With a strong focus on sustainability and automation, Plasser & Theurer continues to set industry standards, making significant contributions to the global railway landscape.

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Plasser And Theurer's score of 29 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Plasser And Theurer's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Plasser And Theurer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 343,870,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,786,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,212,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 341,670,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued focus on emissions management, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 348,520,000 kg CO2e, with 2,729,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,242,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 346,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a slight decrease in emissions compared to the previous year. For 2021, Plasser And Theurer's emissions were significantly higher, totalling about 393,000,000 kg CO2e, with 3,144,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 390,676,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while Plasser And Theurer has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action.

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10,470,000
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Scope 3
6,777,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Plasser And Theurer's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium 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. This request for Plasser And Theurer is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Plasser And Theurer is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
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Climate Action 100
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