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Trinity Industries

Trinity Industries, Inc., a prominent player in the transportation and industrial sectors, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1933, the company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing railcars, rail-related products, and various industrial services. With major operations across North America, Trinity Industries has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in railcar design and safety features. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of railcars, including tank cars and freight cars, as well as logistics and maintenance services. What sets Trinity apart is its commitment to quality and sustainability, ensuring that its products meet the evolving needs of the market. Recognised for its market position, Trinity Industries continues to excel, contributing to the efficiency and safety of transportation infrastructure across the continent.

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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Trinity Industries's score of 69 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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Trinity Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Trinity Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 157,465,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 55,884,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 50,850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 50,731,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 106,734,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were approximately 264,272,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 106,615,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 103,904,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 53,753,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined reached about 210,519,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, Trinity Industries reported total emissions of around 294,432,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 144,912,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 97,324,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 52,196,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 242,236,000 kg CO2e. Trinity Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, specifically targeting the years 2023 to 2025. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Trinity Industries's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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 Trinity Industries is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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