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Wabtec Corporation, a leading player in the rubber and plastic products industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1999, Wabtec has established itself as a key provider of innovative solutions across various sectors, including transportation and industrial applications. The company is renowned for its advanced manufacturing capabilities and commitment to sustainability, offering a diverse range of core products such as braking systems, couplers, and other essential components for rail and transit systems.
With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Wabtec has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its market position. The company's focus on quality and technological advancement sets it apart, making Wabtec a trusted partner in the rubber and plastic products sector.
+25 vs industry average
Wabtec’s score of 44 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rubber and Plastic Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Rubber and Plastic Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Wabtec, a US-headquartered company in the Rubber and Plastic Products industry, reported approximately 58.5 billion kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2025. This includes about 131 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 128 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and around 58.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, a significant portion of Scope 3 emissions, about 56.4 billion kg CO2e, was attributed to the use of sold products.
In 2024, Wabtec's total emissions were approximately 54.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 139 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, approximately 139 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 (location-based), and about 54 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 breakdown included approximately 52.4 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products, about 1.2 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and around 166 million kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
Looking back to 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 50.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 130 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at around 139 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 50 billion kg CO2e. The use of sold products accounted for approximately 48.6 billion kg CO2e of the Scope 3 total in 2022.
Wabtec has set a near-term absolute greenhouse gas reduction goal to decrease its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This commitment underscores their dedication to reducing their operational carbon footprint.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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