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Iron and Steel Production
US
updated 17 days ago

Waupaca Foundry

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Waupaca Foundry, a leading manufacturer in the iron casting industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions. Established in 1972, the company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality grey and ductile iron castings, primarily serving the automotive, agricultural, and industrial sectors. Waupaca Foundry is renowned for its innovative approach to casting technology, utilising advanced processes that enhance product durability and performance. With a commitment to sustainability, the company has achieved notable milestones, including significant reductions in energy consumption and waste. As one of the largest iron foundries in North America, Waupaca Foundry continues to solidify its market position through exceptional customer service and a diverse product portfolio, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking reliable and efficient casting solutions.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Waupaca Foundry's score of 18 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Waupaca Foundry's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Waupaca Foundry reported total carbon emissions of approximately 899,981,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 4,242,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 1,046,888,000 kg CO2e across all scopes, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce energy intensity by 25% by 2020, which was aimed at both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Waupaca Foundry has publicly endorsed the U.S. Department of Energy’s Accelerate Energy Productivity 2030 goal, aiming to double U.S. energy productivity by 2030. Additionally, the company is working towards net zero emissions goals targeted for 2030-2050, focusing on alternative strategies to reduce carbon emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Waupaca Foundry, Inc. independently reports its emissions and climate initiatives. The company continues to strive for improvements in its sustainability practices within the iron and steel industry.

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201420222023
Scope 1
1,472,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
-
0,000,000,000
-
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
-

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Waupaca Foundry's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high 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. This request for Waupaca Foundry is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Waupaca Foundry is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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