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Sgl Carbon

SGL Carbon SE, commonly referred to as SGL Carbon, is a leading global manufacturer of carbon-based products and solutions, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1992, the company has made significant strides in the carbon and graphite industry, serving diverse sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, SGL Carbon offers a wide range of innovative products, including carbon fibres, graphite electrodes, and composite materials. These offerings are distinguished by their high performance and sustainability, catering to the growing demand for advanced materials. Recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, SGL Carbon has positioned itself as a key player in the market, achieving notable milestones in research and development. The company continues to drive advancements in carbon technology, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in various industrial applications.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sgl Carbon's score of 60 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sgl Carbon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SGL Carbon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79100000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 216000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 367000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 295000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. SGL Carbon has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to halve their total emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2025 compared to 2019 levels. This target represents a significant reduction of 50%. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2038, further underscoring their long-term climate strategy. In terms of energy efficiency, SGL Carbon is also focused on reducing energy intensity by 10% by 2027, based on 2017 consumption levels, with an annual reduction target of 1%. These initiatives demonstrate SGL Carbon's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the carbon-intensive industry.

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Scope 1
77,000,000
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Scope 2
241,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sgl Carbon's primary industry is Other services (93), 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 Sgl Carbon is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sgl Carbon 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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