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Taurus Armas S.A.

Taurus Armas S.A., commonly known as Taurus, is a prominent Brazilian firearms manufacturer headquartered in São Leopoldo, Brazil. Established in 1939, the company has evolved into a key player in the global firearms industry, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Latin America. Taurus is renowned for its diverse range of products, including handguns, revolvers, and rifles, which are distinguished by their innovative designs and commitment to quality. Over the decades, Taurus has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of cutting-edge technologies and a focus on safety features. The company is recognised for its competitive pricing and reliability, positioning it as a preferred choice among both law enforcement and civilian markets. With a legacy of craftsmanship and a dedication to excellence, Taurus continues to shape the future of firearms manufacturing.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Taurus Armas S.A.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment 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

Taurus Armas S.A.'s score of 21 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Taurus Armas S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

Taurus Armas S.A., headquartered in Brazil, currently does not have publicly available data regarding its carbon emissions or specific climate commitments. As such, there are no reported figures for emissions in kg CO2e, nor are there defined reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their sustainability strategy. Without this information, it is unclear how the company is addressing climate change or its carbon footprint. In the context of the firearms manufacturing industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and emissions reduction, but specific commitments from Taurus Armas S.A. remain unspecified.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Taurus Armas S.A.'s primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Taurus Armas S.A. is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Taurus Armas S.A. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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