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updated 25 days ago

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company, a leader in the nuclear energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1886, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and key milestones in the development of nuclear technology. Specialising in nuclear power plant design, construction, and services, Westinghouse is renowned for its advanced reactor technologies and fuel solutions, which are pivotal in promoting safe and sustainable energy production. The company’s AP1000® reactor design is particularly notable for its safety features and efficiency, setting a benchmark in the industry. With a strong market position, Westinghouse Electric Company continues to play a crucial role in the global energy landscape, contributing to the transition towards cleaner energy sources while maintaining a commitment to operational excellence and safety.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Westinghouse Electric Company's score of 42 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Westinghouse Electric Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Westinghouse Electric Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59511000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 58870000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 643255000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 118381000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at 64386000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 50940000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 545550000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of approximately 115326000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Westinghouse has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, ensuring that the figures reflect its direct operational impact. Overall, Westinghouse Electric Company is actively monitoring its carbon footprint across all scopes, but further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance its climate action profile.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Westinghouse Electric Company's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), 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 Westinghouse Electric Company is in US, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Westinghouse Electric Company is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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