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Metal Fabrication
DE
updated a month ago

Vossloh AG Sustainability Profile

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Vossloh AG, a leading player in the rail infrastructure industry, is headquartered in Werdohl, Germany. Founded in 1885, the company has established itself as a key provider of innovative solutions for railways, focusing on core business areas such as rail fastening systems, concrete sleepers, and switch systems. Vossloh's commitment to quality and sustainability sets its products apart, ensuring safety and efficiency in rail transport. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Vossloh AG has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly technologies and smart rail solutions. The company is recognised for its market leadership in rail infrastructure, consistently delivering high-performance products that enhance the reliability of rail networks worldwide.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Vossloh AG's score of 25 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vossloh AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Vossloh AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,113,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,449,219,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,411,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,028,313,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 107,439,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Vossloh AG's emissions were approximately 20,685,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 21,647,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 19,319,800 kg CO2e and 25,533,800 kg CO2e, respectively. Despite these figures, Vossloh AG has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks. The company has not disclosed any climate pledges or significant reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Vossloh AG's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from their own disclosures. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, contributing to transparency in its environmental impact.

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2020202220232024
Scope 1
15,935,600
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
28,937,900
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Vossloh AG's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vossloh AG's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Vossloh AG's Location?

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Very high
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 Vossloh AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Vossloh AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 49% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
73%
Use of Sold Products
8%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Processing of Sold Products
1%
Investments
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%

Vossloh AG'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.

Vossloh AG 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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