STIHL
STIHL, officially known as Andreas STIHL AG & Co. KG, is a leading manufacturer in the outdoor power equipment industry, headquartered in Waiblingen, Germany. Founded in 1926, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, becoming synonymous with high-quality chainsaws and gardening tools. STIHL is renowned for its innovative engineering and commitment to performance, offering a diverse range of products including chainsaws, trimmers, and blowers. Their unique selling proposition lies in their focus on reliability and user-friendly designs, catering to both professional landscapers and DIY enthusiasts. With a market position as one of the top brands in outdoor power equipment, STIHL has achieved numerous accolades for its sustainability efforts and product excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.
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STIHL's score of 20 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
STIHL's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, STIHL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 46,788,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 29,215,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 17,573,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions in 2022 at approximately 53,685,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in their carbon footprint. Over the years, STIHL's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 emissions recorded at about 93,840,000 kg CO2e, which included approximately 38,690,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 55,150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions, as evidenced by the decrease in total emissions from 2020 (approximately 100,740,000 kg CO2e) to 2023. Despite these reductions, STIHL has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal targets suggests that while the company is actively reducing emissions, it may not yet have committed to specific, measurable goals in line with global climate standards. Overall, STIHL's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to climate commitments, with a clear trend towards lower emissions in recent years.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 33,690,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 58,750,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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STIHL 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.
