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Vaisala

Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, is headquartered in Finland (FI) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself in the fields of weather, environmental monitoring, and industrial measurement solutions. Vaisala's core offerings include advanced sensors, data loggers, and software solutions that provide accurate and reliable measurements for various applications, including meteorology, HVAC, and pharmaceuticals. Their commitment to innovation and quality has positioned them as a trusted partner in critical industries, earning recognition for their contributions to climate science and industrial efficiency. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Vaisala continues to lead the way in providing cutting-edge measurement technologies that enhance operational performance and environmental sustainability.

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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Vaisala's score of 66 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vaisala's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vaisala reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 110,361,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 545,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,767,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 110,361,000 kg CO2e, were from Scope 3, which includes categories such as capital goods, business travel, and the use of sold products. Vaisala has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million EUR value added within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Vaisala's commitment to significant emissions reductions reflects its dedication to sustainability and climate action within the technology hardware and equipment sector, headquartered in Finland (FI).

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vaisala's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is 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. Vaisala is headquartered in FI, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vaisala 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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