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Wacker Neuson

Wacker Neuson SE, a leading name in the construction equipment industry, is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1848, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, specialising in compact and light construction equipment. Wacker Neuson is renowned for its innovative products, including vibratory plates, concrete technology, and excavators, which are designed to enhance efficiency and performance on job sites. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Wacker Neuson has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product range and enhancing its global distribution network. The company is recognised for its market leadership in compact equipment, consistently delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of construction professionals. Wacker Neuson’s dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction solidifies its position as a trusted partner in the construction sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wacker Neuson's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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

Wacker Neuson's score of 18 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wacker Neuson's reported carbon emissions

Wacker Neuson, headquartered in Germany (DE), reported a total carbon emissions of approximately 18,740,000 kg CO2e in 2022, a slight increase from about 18,162,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 16,527,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and Scope 2 emissions at about 21,154,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Despite these figures, Wacker Neuson has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The company’s emissions intensity has shown a downward trend, with a reported intensity of 0.00832 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2022, down from 0.00973 kg CO2e in 2021. Overall, while Wacker Neuson has made strides in reducing emissions intensity, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.

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16,227,000
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Scope 2
20,810,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wacker Neuson's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Wacker Neuson is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium 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.

Wacker Neuson 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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