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Prysmian

Prysmian Group, a global leader in the cable manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Italy and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1870, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its role in major infrastructure projects and advancements in energy and telecommunications solutions. Prysmian specialises in the production of high-tech cables and systems for energy and telecommunications, offering unique products that cater to the evolving needs of various sectors. With a strong market position, Prysmian is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, making it a preferred partner for clients worldwide. The company’s extensive portfolio includes power cables, optical fibres, and connectivity solutions, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the global market.

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97

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Prysmian's score of 97 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Prysmian's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Prysmian Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 236,180,958,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 217,306,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 365,091,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 235,598,561,000 kg CO2e. This marked a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 268,049,784,000 kg CO2e. Prysmian has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2035. For Scope 3 emissions, Prysmian aims for a 28% reduction by 2030, with a long-term target of 90% reduction by 2050. The Group is also dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2050, aligning its targets with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These commitments reflect Prysmian's proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility, positioning it as a leader in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Prysmian's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very 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. This request for Prysmian is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Prysmian is participating in some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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