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 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 significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions at approximately 39,903,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 67,663,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed substantial Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, amounting to around 44,070,488,000 kg CO2e. Weir Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company’s emissions intensity is also noteworthy, with a reported GHG emissions intensity of approximately 0.0606 tCO2e per £m revenue. Weir Group's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all operational scopes.
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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.
