Zf
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, commonly known as ZF, is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Founded in 1915, ZF has established itself as a key player in the automotive and industrial sectors, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced transmission systems, electric drive technologies, and active safety solutions. ZF's commitment to sustainability and digitalisation sets it apart in the competitive landscape, enabling the development of smart mobility solutions. With a strong market position, ZF has achieved numerous milestones, including strategic acquisitions and partnerships that enhance its technological capabilities. As a pioneer in the automotive industry, ZF continues to shape the future of mobility through its cutting-edge engineering and commitment to excellence.
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Zf's score of 52 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Zf's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, ZF Friedrichshafen AG reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in India, totalling approximately 1817320 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 9546100 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside a substantial Scope 3 emission of about 125419000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's ongoing environmental impact, particularly in its Indian operations. Globally, in 2023, ZF's emissions included approximately 247000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 805000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and around 82456000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 1052000000 kg CO2e. This data underscores the scale of ZF's carbon footprint across its global operations. ZF has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target is part of a broader strategy to increase the sourcing of renewable electricity from 10% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, ZF aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 40% per million euros in sales by 2030. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, with a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. These initiatives reflect ZF's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the automotive sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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