Public Profile

ZF America

ZF America, a subsidiary of the global technology company ZF Friedrichshafen AG, is headquartered in California and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1915, ZF America has established itself as a leader in the automotive and industrial sectors, focusing on advanced driveline and chassis technology, as well as active and passive safety systems. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including transmission systems, steering mechanisms, and electric drive technologies, which are designed to enhance vehicle performance and safety. ZF America's commitment to sustainability and efficiency positions it as a key player in the evolving automotive landscape. With a strong market presence and a reputation for quality, ZF America continues to drive advancements in mobility solutions, contributing to safer and more efficient transportation systems.

DitchCarbon Score

How does ZF America'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.

3

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

ZF America's score of 3 is lower than 72% 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 America's reported carbon emissions

ZF America, headquartered in California, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. Without concrete figures or defined goals, it is challenging to assess their current impact on climate change or their strategic approach to reducing carbon emissions. However, as part of the automotive industry, ZF America is likely to be engaged in broader efforts to align with global climate standards and may be working towards enhancing sustainability practices in line with industry trends. Further information would be necessary to provide a comprehensive overview of their climate commitments and emissions performance.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ZF America's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. ZF America is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

ZF America is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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