Saur
Saur, a prominent player in the environmental services sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1933, the company has established itself as a leader in water and waste management, providing innovative solutions that prioritise sustainability and efficiency. Saur's core offerings include water distribution, wastewater treatment, and waste management services, all designed to meet the evolving needs of urban and rural communities. The company is recognised for its commitment to technological advancement and environmental stewardship, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Saur has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in service delivery and sustainability initiatives. As a trusted partner for municipalities and industries, Saur continues to drive progress in the environmental services industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution 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.
Industry Benchmark
Saur's score of 47 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Saur's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Saur reported its carbon emissions, focusing on Scope 1, which totalled approximately 61,503,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Saur is committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and other operational aspects, also by 2030. Historically, Saur's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions reaching about 144,181,000 kg CO2e in 2012 and peaking at approximately 235,293,000 kg CO2e in 2016. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1 and 2, but not for Scope 3 until 2021, when it reported approximately 968,218,000 kg CO2e. Saur's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reflecting its commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also pursuing a long-term net-zero target, aiming for comprehensive reductions across all scopes by 2050.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 45,214,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 70,036,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Saur is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
