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Vaisala

Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, is headquartered in Finland (FI) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself in the fields of weather, environmental monitoring, and industrial measurement solutions. Vaisala's core offerings include advanced sensors, data loggers, and software solutions that provide accurate and reliable measurements for various applications, including meteorology, HVAC, and pharmaceuticals. Their commitment to innovation and quality has positioned them as a trusted partner in critical industries, earning recognition for their contributions to climate science and industrial efficiency. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Vaisala continues to lead the way in providing cutting-edge measurement technologies that enhance operational performance and environmental sustainability.

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79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Vaisala's score of 79 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vaisala's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Vaisala reported total carbon emissions of approximately 110,924,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 545,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 18,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 110,361,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Vaisala has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 52% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it targets a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million EUR value added, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. Notably, Vaisala has made significant strides in reducing its Scope 2 emissions, achieving a reduction of about 97% compared to its 2014 baseline by increasing its use of renewable electricity. This commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by the fact that 93% of the electricity consumed in 2019 came from renewable sources, primarily wind power. Overall, Vaisala's climate commitments align with industry standards and reflect a proactive stance towards mitigating climate change, demonstrating a clear pathway towards achieving its reduction targets.

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Scope 2
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18,064,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vaisala's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), 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 Vaisala is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vaisala 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
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