Weir
Weir Group PLC, commonly known as Weir, is a leading engineering company headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1871, Weir has established itself as a key player in the global mining, oil and gas, and power generation industries. The company operates extensively across regions including North America, Australia, and Europe, providing innovative solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. Weir's core offerings include high-performance pumps, valves, and wear-resistant materials, which are renowned for their durability and efficiency. The company’s commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted partner in critical applications. With a rich history of innovation and a strong market presence, Weir continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the industrial sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Weir's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Weir's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Weir Group PLC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 39,903,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 67,663,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 44,070,488,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 15% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is classified as consistent with a pathway to limit global warming to well below 2°C. In the UK, Weir's emissions for 2022 included approximately 2,532,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 3,450,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 45,151,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 116,079,476 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 23,529,264,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Weir is committed to some 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.
