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Motor Vehicle Retail Services
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updated a month ago

ZF Automotive US Inc. Sustainability Profile

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ZF Automotive US Inc., a subsidiary of the global technology company ZF Friedrichshafen AG, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1915, ZF has established itself as a leader in the automotive industry, specialising in driveline and chassis technology, as well as active and passive safety systems. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced transmission systems and electronic control units, which enhance vehicle performance and safety. ZF Automotive US Inc. has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering developments in electric mobility and automated driving technologies. With a strong market position, ZF continues to drive advancements in automotive engineering, making it a key player in shaping the future of mobility.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

ZF Automotive US Inc.'s score of 60 is higher than 75% 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 Automotive US Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from ZF Friedrichshafen AG

ZF Automotive US Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While ZF Automotive US Inc. has not disclosed its own reduction targets or specific climate initiatives, it is important to note that any relevant targets or initiatives may be cascaded from its parent company, ZF Friedrichshafen AG. This relationship suggests that ZF Automotive US Inc. may align with broader corporate sustainability goals set by ZF Friedrichshafen AG, although specific details on these initiatives are not provided. In the context of the automotive industry, companies are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprints and committing to science-based targets. However, without specific data or commitments from ZF Automotive US Inc., it is challenging to assess its individual impact or progress in addressing climate change.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is ZF Automotive US Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ZF Automotive US Inc.'s primary industry is Motor Vehicle Retail Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is ZF Automotive US Inc.'s Location?

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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 ZF Automotive US Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

ZF Automotive US Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

ZF Automotive US Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 18% last year and decreased by approximately 35% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
76%
Purchased Goods and Services
18%
Capital Goods
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%

ZF Automotive US Inc.'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.

ZF Automotive US Inc. 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.

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

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