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Tenneco

Tenneco Inc., a leading global provider of clean air and ride performance products, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1940, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Tenneco operates within the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance vehicle performance and reduce emissions. The company’s core offerings include advanced exhaust systems, shock absorbers, and suspension components, which are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Tenneco's market position is bolstered by its extensive portfolio of well-known brands, making it a trusted partner for OEMs and aftermarket customers alike. With a history of significant milestones, Tenneco continues to drive advancements in vehicle efficiency and safety, solidifying its reputation as an industry leader.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Tenneco'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail Services 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Tenneco's score of 25 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

95%

Tenneco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tenneco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,201,482,000 kg CO2e, comprising 207,373,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 994,109,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, as they have disclosed data for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over recent years. Tenneco's emissions have shown a general trend of reduction in recent years. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 1,250,212,400 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 212,143,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 991,709,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. The company has set a long-term goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This commitment includes a specific target for estimating Scope 3 emissions from key partners within their supply chain, which is crucial given that Scope 3 emissions often represent the largest portion of a company's total carbon footprint. Overall, Tenneco's climate commitments and emissions data reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
283,267,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,360,895,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
00,000,000,000
-
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tenneco's primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, which is very low 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. Tenneco is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating 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.

Tenneco 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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