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Knorr Bremse AG
Knorr Bremse's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Knorr Bremse completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Knorr Bremse has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Knorr Bremse's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKnorr Bremse amounted to153,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Knorr Bremseincreased by 0.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Knorr Bremse's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Knorr Bremse's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Knorr Bremse were 31,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Knorr Bremse reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Knorr Bremse's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 10.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Knorr Bremse's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.06%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Knorr Bremse's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Knorr Bremse reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 122,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Knorr Bremse reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Knorr Bremse's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 18.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Knorr Bremse's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Knorr Bremse's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Knorr Bremse use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Knorr Bremse reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Knorr Bremse's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Knorr Bremse's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Knorr Bremse reported 39,790,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Knorr Bremse includes a breakdown across 3of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 7 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Knorr Bremse reported total Scope 3 emissions of 39,790,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 5.88%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 94.12%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Knorr Bremse's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Knorr Bremse disclose?
In 2024, Knorr Bremse reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 37,452,000 tCOâ‚‚e(94.12%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,028,000 tCOâ‚‚e(5.1%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 310,000 tCOâ‚‚e(0.78%)
Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Knorr Bremse’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Knorr Bremse reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,203 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.78 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Knorr Bremse's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Knorr Bremse's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Knorr Bremse reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.78 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.54, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Knorr Bremse rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Knorr Bremse ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Knorr Bremse is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Knorr Bremse's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Knorr Bremse reported a total carbon footprint of 39,943,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.57% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Knorr Bremse's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.31%.a