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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.

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38

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Trinity Industries's score of 38 is higher than 94% 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 15,053,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,826,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 50,731,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Trinity Industries has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2020, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of 144,912,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 97,324,000 kg CO2e. By 2022, these figures had decreased dramatically, with Scope 1 emissions dropping to 2,500,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions to 14,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented by Trinity Industries. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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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

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.

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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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