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Tennant

Tennant Company, commonly referred to as Tennant, is a leading manufacturer of cleaning equipment headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1870, Tennant has established itself as a pioneer in the cleaning industry, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative floor cleaning solutions, including scrubbers, sweepers, and outdoor cleaning equipment, which are designed to enhance productivity and sustainability. Tennant's commitment to advanced technology is evident in its eco-friendly products, such as the T300 and T500 series, which utilise cutting-edge features for efficient cleaning. With a focus on quality and performance, Tennant has garnered a reputation for excellence, earning numerous industry awards and maintaining a significant market position. The company's dedication to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement solidifies its status as a trusted leader in the cleaning equipment sector.

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72

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Tennant's score of 72 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tennant's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tennant Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 718,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 21,802,100 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 8,374,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 696,710,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (approximately 473,784,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 148,202,000 kg CO2e). Tennant has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, they target a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2040, using 2021 as the base year. In recent achievements, Tennant successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 1.7% from a 2021 baseline between 2021 and 2022. These initiatives reflect Tennant's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tennant's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tennant 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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