Clarios, a leading global provider of advanced battery solutions, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2019, Clarios emerged from the legacy of Johnson Controls, focusing on the automotive battery industry. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including conventional lead-acid batteries and advanced technologies such as Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB), which offer superior performance and reliability. With a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, Clarios has positioned itself as a key player in the market, supplying batteries for a wide range of vehicles, from traditional combustion engines to hybrid and electric models. The company’s dedication to innovation and quality has earned it recognition as a trusted partner in the automotive sector, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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In 2024, Clarios reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 34,285,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 28,478,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 88,299,966,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 786,411,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 28,054,679,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Clarios's emissions were approximately 47,732,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 15,846,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The previous year, 2022, saw Scope 1 emissions at about 43,429,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 96,233,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Clarios has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with targets established through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These commitments were formalised in 2022, indicating a long-term strategy to reduce their carbon footprint significantly. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector. The emissions data is cascaded from Clarios, reflecting their corporate family relationship and commitment to transparency in environmental reporting.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 225,340,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 774,134,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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 32% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Clarios has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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