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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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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Weir's score of 39 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Weir's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Weir Group PLC reported a GHG emissions intensity of approximately 0.0606 kg CO2e per GBP of revenue, with a significant GHG emissions intensity of about 1100 kg CO2e per tonne of metal poured. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year, and aims for a 50% reduction by 2030, ultimately striving for net zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, Weir Group is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 15% within the same timeframe. In 2022, Weir's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 66,697,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to about 106,136,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of approximately 172,833,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The company is actively working towards these reduction targets as part of its long-term climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Weir's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. This request for Weir is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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