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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG Sustainability Profile

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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, a prominent player in the energy and propulsion industry, is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Established in 1904, the company has evolved into a leader in high-speed engines and complete propulsion systems, primarily serving the marine, energy, and rail sectors. Known for its MTU brand, Rolls-Royce Power Systems offers innovative solutions that combine performance, efficiency, and sustainability. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in hybrid and electric propulsion technologies. Its core products, such as diesel and gas engines, are distinguished by their reliability and cutting-edge engineering. Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG continues to solidify its market position through a commitment to excellence and a focus on reducing environmental impact, making it a trusted partner in the global energy landscape.

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57

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG's score of 57 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, headquartered in Germany, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 2050, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by approximately 46.2% by 2030, and to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by about 35% within the same timeframe. In the long term, Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG aims for a significant reduction of about 90% in absolute GHG emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050, again referencing the 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. It is important to note that the emissions data for Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG is cascaded from its parent company, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, reflecting a corporate family relationship. This strategic alignment underscores the company's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG's Location?

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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 Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 11% last year and decreased by approximately 34% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
97%
Purchased Goods and Services
3%

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG'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.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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