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.
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Industry Benchmark
Weir's score of 69 is higher than 100% 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 carbon 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. This reflects their commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emissions reduction targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are targeting a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. In the UK, Weir Group'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 has set these targets in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their goals as consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Weir Group's proactive approach to sustainability and climate commitments positions them as a responsible player in the electrical equipment and machinery sector, demonstrating their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 56,667,000 | 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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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.
