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Motor Vehicle Retail Services
DE
updated 3 months ago

SHW AG Sustainability Profile

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SHW AG, a prominent player in the automotive and industrial sectors, is headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1884, the company has established itself as a leader in the development and production of high-quality brake systems, engine components, and lightweight construction solutions. With a strong presence in Europe and expanding operations in North America and Asia, SHW AG is renowned for its innovative approach to manufacturing and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core offerings include advanced brake systems and precision-engineered components, which are distinguished by their reliability and performance. SHW AG has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and technological advancements that enhance its market position. Recognised for its engineering excellence, SHW AG continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name among automotive manufacturers worldwide.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail Services 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

SHW AG's score of 20 is lower than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18%

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SHW AG's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Pankl AG

SHW AG, headquartered in Germany, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is classified as a current subsidiary and inherits its climate commitments and data from its parent organization, SHW AG, without specific targets or initiatives outlined in the available information. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from SHW AG, nor are there any emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organization. This lack of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that SHW AG may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. In the context of the industry, it is essential for companies like SHW AG to establish clear carbon reduction targets and report emissions data to align with global climate goals and enhance transparency.

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2024
Scope 1
37,617,810
Scope 2
9,125,200
Scope 3
328,732,240

How Carbon Intensive is SHW AG's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SHW AG's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Retail Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is SHW 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 SHW AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

SHW AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 131% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
131%
Purchased Goods and Services
86%
Capital Goods
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Employee Commuting
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

SHW 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.

SHW AG has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
Reduction Actions

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