Knorr Bremse AG
Knorr Bremse's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Knorr Bremse's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Knorr Bremse amounted to 153,000 metric 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Knorr Bremse decreased by 4.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Knorr Bremse's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Knorr Bremse's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Knorr Bremse were 36,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Knorr Bremse reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Knorr Bremse's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Knorr Bremse's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Knorr Bremse's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Knorr Bremse reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 117,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Knorr Bremse reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Knorr Bremse's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Knorr Bremse use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Knorr Bremse reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Knorr Bremse reported 42,145,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Knorr Bremse includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Knorr Bremse reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,145,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 5.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 94.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 emissions increased by 48.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Knorr Bremse disclose?
In 2023, Knorr Bremse reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 39,853,000 tCOâ‚‚e (94.56%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,986,000 tCOâ‚‚e (4.71%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 198,000 tCOâ‚‚e (0.47%)
Knorr Bremse's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Knorr Bremse's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Knorr Bremse reported a total carbon footprint of 42,298,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 48.14% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Knorr Bremse's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.64% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.28%.