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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
US
updated 14 days ago

Zoltek Companies Inc.

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Zoltek Companies Inc., a leading manufacturer in the advanced materials sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1975, Zoltek has established itself as a pioneer in the production of carbon fibre, catering primarily to the aerospace, automotive, and wind energy industries. The company’s core offerings include high-performance carbon fibre products that are renowned for their strength, lightweight properties, and cost-effectiveness. Zoltek's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a key player in the composite materials market, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. With a strong market presence and a reputation for quality, Zoltek continues to drive growth and technological advancements in the carbon fibre industry.

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How does Zoltek Companies Inc.'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.

46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Zoltek Companies Inc.'s score of 46 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zoltek Companies Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Toray Industries, Inc.

Zoltek Companies Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship, Zoltek's climate initiatives and performance metrics are cascaded from Toray Industries, Inc. However, no specific reduction targets or achievements have been documented for Zoltek itself. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that Zoltek may be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy or reporting framework. Zoltek's commitment to sustainability may align with broader initiatives from Toray Industries, which is known for its efforts in reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental performance. Nonetheless, without specific data or targets, it is challenging to assess Zoltek's individual contributions to climate action at this time.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,274,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,483,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
864,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zoltek Companies Inc.'s primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Zoltek Companies Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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