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Tennant

Tennant Company, commonly referred to as Tennant, is a leading manufacturer of cleaning equipment headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1870, Tennant has established itself as a pioneer in the cleaning industry, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative floor cleaning solutions, including scrubbers, sweepers, and outdoor cleaning equipment, which are designed to enhance productivity and sustainability. Tennant's commitment to advanced technology is evident in its eco-friendly products, such as the T300 and T500 series, which utilise cutting-edge features for efficient cleaning. With a focus on quality and performance, Tennant has garnered a reputation for excellence, earning numerous industry awards and maintaining a significant market position. The company's dedication to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement solidifies its status as a trusted leader in the cleaning equipment sector.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Tennant's score of 60 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tennant's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tennant Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 719,349,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 21,802,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 8,370,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 696,710,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, using 2021 as the baseline year. Tennant's near-term targets include a 45% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a similar 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products. For the long term, the company aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services and the use of sold products, by 2040. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Tennant's dedication to addressing climate change through significant emission reductions and sustainable practices.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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0,000,000
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000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tennant's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Tennant is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tennant is committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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