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Schaltbau Holding

Schaltbau Holding AG, commonly referred to as Schaltbau, is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the transportation and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Germany, the company operates extensively across Europe and beyond, specialising in the manufacture of components for rail vehicles, buses, and industrial applications. Founded in 1929, Schaltbau has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in safety and efficiency within its product lines. The company’s core offerings include electrical components, such as switches, connectors, and door systems, which are distinguished by their reliability and cutting-edge technology. Schaltbau's commitment to quality has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the industry, contributing to its reputation for excellence and innovation. With a strong market presence, Schaltbau continues to drive progress in the fields of transport and automation, making it a key player in the global market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Schaltbau Holding'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.

12

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Schaltbau Holding's score of 12 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Schaltbau Holding's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Schaltbau Holding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,880,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,068,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a continued commitment to reducing emissions, following a trend of decreasing emissions over the previous years. In 2022, the company emitted about 7,875,000 kg CO2e, with 2,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,090,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The 2021 figures showed a total of approximately 9,204,000 kg CO2e, with 3,313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,891,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2020, emissions were around 9,724,000 kg CO2e, with 3,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,084,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these reductions, Schaltbau Holding has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions profile as part of its broader climate commitments.

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Scope 1
3,640,000
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Scope 2
6,084,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Schaltbau Holding's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is medium 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. Schaltbau Holding is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Schaltbau Holding is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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