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Machinery and Equipment
DE
updated a month ago

ZF Sachs AG Sustainability Profile

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ZF Sachs AG, a prominent player in the automotive and industrial technology sectors, is headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1915, the company has established itself as a leader in the development of advanced driveline and chassis technology, serving major markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in innovative solutions such as shock absorbers, clutches, and suspension systems, ZF Sachs AG is renowned for its commitment to quality and performance. The company’s core products are designed to enhance vehicle safety and comfort, setting industry standards with their cutting-edge engineering. With a strong market position, ZF Sachs AG has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and sustainability. As part of the ZF Group, it continues to drive advancements in mobility, contributing to the evolution of the automotive landscape.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

ZF Sachs AG's score of 52 is higher 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 Sachs AG's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from ZF Friedrichshafen AG

ZF Sachs AG, headquartered in Germany, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While ZF Sachs AG has not outlined its own reduction targets or specific climate pledges, it is important to note that it inherits sustainability initiatives and targets from its parent company, ZF Friedrichshafen AG. This includes potential commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other industry-standard climate initiatives, although specific details on these targets are not provided. As a part of the automotive supply chain, ZF Sachs AG is likely to be engaged in broader industry efforts to reduce carbon emissions, focusing on improving energy efficiency and transitioning to sustainable practices. However, without specific data or commitments from ZF Sachs AG, the details remain vague.

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How Carbon Intensive is ZF Sachs AG's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ZF Sachs AG's primary industry is Machinery and Equipment, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is ZF Sachs AG'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 Sachs AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

ZF Sachs AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

ZF Sachs AG'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 Sachs AG'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 Sachs AG 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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