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Schmitz Cargobull Aktiengesellschaft

Schmitz Cargobull Aktiengesellschaft, commonly known as Schmitz Cargobull, is a leading manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1892, the company has evolved into a key player in the transport and logistics industry, with a strong presence across Europe and beyond. Specialising in innovative transport solutions, Schmitz Cargobull offers a diverse range of products, including refrigerated trailers, curtain-sided trailers, and box bodies. Their commitment to quality and sustainability sets them apart, as they continuously integrate advanced technology into their designs. With a reputation for reliability and efficiency, Schmitz Cargobull has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and design excellence. The company remains at the forefront of the trailer manufacturing sector, consistently meeting the evolving needs of the logistics market.

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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Schmitz Cargobull Aktiengesellschaft's score of 26 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Schmitz Cargobull Aktiengesellschaft's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Schmitz Cargobull Aktiengesellschaft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,850,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,056,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,794,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included 3,059,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 2,805,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 254,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 35,168,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions remaining constant at 14,910,000 kg CO2e and 20,259,000 kg CO2e, respectively. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Schmitz Cargobull has committed to achieving net-zero emissions, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. The company is currently classified as "Committed" to near-term targets, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed. Their efforts align with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction, reflecting a growing commitment to environmental responsibility within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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20,259,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Schmitz Cargobull Aktiengesellschaft's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is 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 Schmitz Cargobull Aktiengesellschaft is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Schmitz Cargobull Aktiengesellschaft is not participating in any 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

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