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Tenneco Sustainability Profile

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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.

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35

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Tenneco's score of 35 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tenneco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tenneco reported total emissions of approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e, comprising 207,373,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 994,109,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set a long-term commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which includes plans to estimate Scope 3 emissions from key partners in its supply chain. This commitment reflects Tenneco's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Over the past few years, Tenneco's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e (212,143,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 991,709,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2) and 2021 emissions at about 1.3 billion kg CO2e (235,465,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,080,791,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). The company is focused on enhancing its sustainability practices and aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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261,106,000
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Scope 2
1,151,163,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Tenneco's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tenneco's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Retail Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Tenneco's Location?

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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. This request for Tenneco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Tenneco's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Tenneco has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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