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Paccar Sustainability Profile

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Paccar Inc., a leading global technology company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and South America. Founded in 1905, Paccar has established itself as a key player in the commercial vehicle industry, specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality trucks under renowned brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to vehicle technology, offering advanced features that enhance performance, fuel efficiency, and driver comfort. Paccar's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge engineering has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in the heavy-duty truck sector. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and a robust global distribution network, Paccar continues to set industry standards and drive advancements in commercial transportation.

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How does Paccar'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.

53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Paccar's score of 53 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Paccar's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, PACCAR Inc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,001 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 0.8 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with Scope 3 emissions at about 0.6 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 35% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is part of a broader strategy to limit global warming to well below 2°C. For Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, PACCAR aims for a 25% reduction per vehicle kilometre (vkm) by 2030, also based on 2018 levels. These commitments reflect PACCAR's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change. The company is headquartered in the United States and has outlined its long-term vision to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, contingent upon investments in renewable energy and infrastructure.

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20182019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
300,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
0.0
Scope 2
50,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000
Scope 3
0.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
000,000,000,000
-
00,000,000,000
0.0

How Carbon Intensive is Paccar's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Paccar's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Paccar'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 Paccar is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Paccar'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.

Paccar 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.

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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