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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In 2023, Plasser & Theurer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 345,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 2,786,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 1,212,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for approximately 341,670,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded similar emissions, with Scope 1 at about 2,729,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,242,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 346,348,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions year-on-year, while Scope 3 emissions saw a marginal increase. Plasser & Theurer has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from Plasser & Theurer Export von Bahnbaumaschinen Gesellschaft m.b.H. Overall, while Plasser & Theurer has made strides in tracking their emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,144,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,850,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 390,676,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.