Westport Fuel Systems Inc., headquartered in California, is a leading innovator in the alternative fuel industry, specialising in advanced fuel systems for natural gas and hydrogen applications. Founded in 1995, the company has established a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on sustainable energy solutions that reduce emissions and enhance vehicle performance. Westport's core offerings include high-performance fuel injectors, storage systems, and engine management technologies, which are designed to optimise the use of alternative fuels in various transportation sectors. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation, having achieved significant milestones in developing clean fuel technologies that meet stringent environmental standards. With a robust market position, Westport Fuel Systems continues to drive the transition towards cleaner energy solutions, making a notable impact in the automotive and industrial sectors.
How does Westport Fuel Systems's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2023, Westport Fuel Systems reported total carbon emissions of approximately 165,874,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 156,048,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3,044,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 6,782,000 kg CO2e. In Ireland, the company’s emissions were about 75,980,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1 at approximately 73,597,000 kg CO2e. Westport has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 25% by 2030, also from a 2021 baseline. The company is committed to developing a Climate Action Plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). These commitments reflect Westport's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the transportation sector, particularly in light of regulatory pressures for heavy-duty truck manufacturers to achieve a fleet average reduction of 15% by 2025 and 30% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,005,400 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 245,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
Westport Fuel Systems's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 14% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Westport Fuel Systems has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
