Solaris Bus Sustainability Profile
Solaris Bus & Coach S.A., commonly known as Solaris, is a leading manufacturer of buses and coaches headquartered in Poland. Established in 1996, the company has made significant strides in the public transport industry, particularly in Europe, where it operates extensively. Solaris is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable transport solutions, offering a diverse range of products including low-floor buses, electric vehicles, and hybrid models. With a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, Solaris has positioned itself as a key player in the market, achieving notable milestones such as the introduction of the first fully electric bus in Poland. The company’s focus on advanced technology and customer-centric design has earned it numerous awards, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for urban mobility solutions across various regions.
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Solaris Bus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Solaris Bus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 591,872,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 587,472,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes 3,604,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,485,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The previous year, 2023, emissions were slightly lower at about 535,861,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 4,938,000 kg CO2e. Solaris Bus's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o., which is part of the corporate family relationship with Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. This cascading indicates that the climate commitments and reduction targets may align with broader corporate sustainability initiatives. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Solaris Bus. The company has not outlined any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other reduction frameworks. The absence of defined targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies within the organisation. Overall, Solaris Bus's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, which underscores the importance of addressing emissions throughout the entire value chain to meet future climate commitments.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,231,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,828,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,579,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Solaris Bus's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Solaris Bus's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Solaris Bus'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.
Solaris Bus 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.
