Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Wrightbus Ltd.
Public Profile
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
GB
updated 2 months ago

Wrightbus Ltd. Sustainability Profile

Company website

Wrightbus Ltd., a prominent name in the bus manufacturing industry, is headquartered in GB, with significant operations across the UK and international markets. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a leader in sustainable transport solutions, particularly known for its innovative double-decker and single-decker buses. Wrightbus is renowned for its commitment to environmentally friendly technologies, including hydrogen fuel cell and electric buses, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being a key player in the UK's transition to greener public transport. With a strong market position, Wrightbus continues to drive advancements in the industry, focusing on quality, efficiency, and sustainability in its core products and services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wrightbus Ltd.'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.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Wrightbus Ltd.'s score of 31 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

53%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Wrightbus Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Bamford Bus Company Limited

Wrightbus Ltd., headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Bamford Bus Company Limited, which may influence its climate performance and commitments. As of now, Wrightbus Ltd. has not publicly outlined any specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. Given the lack of direct emissions data and reduction commitments, it is essential for Wrightbus Ltd. to establish clear climate goals and track its carbon footprint to align with industry standards and expectations. This would not only enhance its sustainability profile but also contribute positively to the broader efforts in combating climate change.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

202120222023
Scope 1
2,108,800
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,396,400
-
-
Scope 3
3,077,400
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Wrightbus Ltd.'s Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wrightbus Ltd.'s primary industry is Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Wrightbus Ltd.'s Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Wrightbus Ltd. is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Wrightbus Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Wrightbus Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 29% last year and increased by approximately 80% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 68% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 33% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
33%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
23%
Employee Commuting
21%
Business Travel
19%
Waste Generated in Operations
4%

Wrightbus Ltd.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Wrightbus Ltd. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Usage Policy

You're welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL.

Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.

See our License Agreement for more details.

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251211.1
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
Available onAWS Marketplace logo
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
Use CaseSBTi-aligned baselining & progress trackingSupplier EngagementClimate-informed sourcing strategyEmission ReportingSustainable Finance
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelogWhitepaper
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy