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Gates

Gates Corporation, commonly referred to as Gates, is a leading global manufacturer headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1911, Gates has established itself in the automotive and industrial sectors, specialising in power transmission and fluid power solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including belts, hoses, and hydraulic systems, which are designed to enhance performance and durability. Gates' commitment to quality and engineering excellence has positioned it as a trusted partner for various industries, from automotive to manufacturing. With a rich history of milestones, including advancements in technology and sustainability, Gates continues to be a market leader, recognised for its contributions to improving efficiency and reliability in mechanical systems worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gates'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.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Gates's score of 33 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gates's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 127,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 150,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 277,800,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 128,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 163,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 291,900,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Gates has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with 2021 figures at approximately 129,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 179,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 308,300,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as per the available information. Gates operates with a focus on sustainability, as evidenced by their emissions intensity metrics, which indicate a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint relative to revenue. However, without specific reduction targets or initiatives documented, the extent of their climate commitments remains unclear.

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Scope 1
109,600,000
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Scope 2
218,340,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gates's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium 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 Gates is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Gates is participating in some 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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