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Trinity Industries

Trinity Industries, Inc., a prominent player in the transportation and industrial sectors, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1933, the company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing railcars, rail-related products, and various industrial services. With major operations across North America, Trinity Industries has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in railcar design and safety features. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of railcars, including tank cars and freight cars, as well as logistics and maintenance services. What sets Trinity apart is its commitment to quality and sustainability, ensuring that its products meet the evolving needs of the market. Recognised for its market position, Trinity Industries continues to excel, contributing to the efficiency and safety of transportation infrastructure across the continent.

DitchCarbon Score

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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Trinity Industries's score of 15 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Trinity Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Trinity Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 2,826,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, alongside 50,731,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, which decreased from 97,324,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 144,912,000 kg CO2e in 2020. In 2022, the company achieved a notable reduction in Scope 1 emissions, reporting only 2,500,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were 14,000,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2020 were 144,912,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 72,500 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 55,884,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite these reductions, Trinity Industries has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions profile, reflecting a commitment to sustainability within the transportation and industrial sectors.

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Scope 1
84,297,000
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Scope 2
92,381,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Trinity Industries's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Trinity Industries is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Trinity Industries 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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