Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Potain S.A.S.
Public Profile
Machinery and Equipment
FR
updated 3 months ago

Potain S.A.S. Sustainability Profile

Company website

Potain S.A.S., a leading manufacturer in the crane industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1928, Potain has established itself as a pioneer in tower crane technology, consistently innovating to meet the evolving needs of construction and infrastructure projects. The company offers a diverse range of products, including top-slewing and self-erecting cranes, known for their reliability and advanced engineering. Potain's commitment to quality and safety has positioned it as a trusted partner in the construction sector, with notable achievements in large-scale projects worldwide. With a strong market presence, Potain continues to set industry standards, making significant contributions to the global construction landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Potain S.A.S.'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.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Potain S.A.S.'s score of 34 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

59%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Potain S.A.S.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

Potain S.A.S., headquartered in France, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While Potain S.A.S. has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, it is important to note that its parent company, The Manitowoc Company, Inc., may have relevant climate strategies and performance data that could impact Potain's overall emissions profile. However, details regarding these initiatives or specific emissions figures have not been disclosed. As a subsidiary, Potain S.A.S. may align with broader corporate sustainability goals set by The Manitowoc Company, Inc., but specific commitments or targets from Potain itself remain unspecified. The absence of reported emissions data and reduction initiatives highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding climate impact.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20192020202120222023
Scope 1
27,084,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
19,343,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-

How Carbon Intensive is Potain S.A.S.'s Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Potain S.A.S.'s primary industry is Machinery and Equipment, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Potain S.A.S.'s Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Potain S.A.S. is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Potain S.A.S.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Potain S.A.S. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Compare Potain S.A.S.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

Case Construction Equipment Inc.

US
•
Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29)
Updated about 2 months ago

Komatsu

JP
•
Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29)
Updated 10 days ago

Liebherr-International AG

CH
•
Real estate services (70)
Updated about 1 month ago

Wacker Neuson

DE
•
Construction work (45)
Updated 28 days ago

Hitachi Construction Machinery

JP
•
Construction work (45)
Updated 3 days ago

JLG Industries, Inc.

US
•
Construction work (45)
Updated about 1 month ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251204.1
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
Available onAWS Marketplace logo
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy