Stihl AG & Co. KG, commonly known as Stihl, is a renowned German company specialising in a diverse range of business services within the "Other business services (74)" industry. Headquartered in Waiblingen, Germany, the company has established a significant presence across Europe and beyond, serving a global market. Founded in 1926, Stihl has a long history of innovation and growth, becoming a key player in its sector.
The company is best known for its high-quality power tools and equipment, particularly in forestry, landscaping, and construction sectors. What sets Stihl apart is its commitment to engineering excellence and durability, making its products trusted worldwide. With a strong market position and numerous industry milestones, Stihl continues to lead through innovation and a focus on customer needs.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Stihl's reported carbon emissions
STIHL's climate commitments focus on significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions across scopes 1, 2, and 3.
Emissions Data:
- 2025: STIHL reported a total of approximately 7.68 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 40.1 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, and approximately 7.62 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based method, were around 17.1 million kg CO2e, while location-based figures stood at approximately 78.7 million kg CO2e.
- 2024: Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 46.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions accounted for roughly 26.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 20.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
- 2023: Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 46.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 29.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 17.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not provided.
- 2022: Scope 1 and 2 emissions summed to approximately 53.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 36.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 17.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not reported.
- 2021: Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to roughly 93.8 million kg CO2e, of which Scope 1 was approximately 38.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 was about 55.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
- 2020: Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 100.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 34.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 66.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
- 2019: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 92.8 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 33.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 58.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. Scope 3 data was not provided.
Climate Commitments and Targets:
STIHL Holding AG & Co. KG has established Science Based Targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction.
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Near-Term Targets (approved by SBTi):
- A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 68.43% by 2034 from a 2021 base year. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
- A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 35.0% by 2034 from a 2022 base year.
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Other Reduction Initiatives:
- STIHL aims to reduce fossil fuel consumption by 40% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. The company reports that measures are in place to exceed this target.
STIHL is headquartered in Germany (DE) and operates within the Other business services (74) industry. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Stihl’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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