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Waupaca Foundry

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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11

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Waupaca Foundry's score of 11 is higher than 50% 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 2022, Waupaca Foundry reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,046,888,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,046,888,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also accounted for the same amount. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, matched this figure. Over the years, Waupaca Foundry has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company achieved a reduction in Scope 1 emissions to approximately 1,061,219,000 kg CO2e, down from about 1,266,352,000 kg CO2e in 2017. This trend reflects a broader effort to enhance sustainability within the iron and steel industry, where emissions per tonne of iron shipped have decreased from 1,000 kg CO2e in 2014 to 500 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite these achievements, Waupaca Foundry has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments under initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing emissions across all scopes as part of its climate strategy.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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 medium 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. Waupaca Foundry is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Waupaca Foundry 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.

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