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Palfinger AG
Palfinger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Palfinger 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).
Palfinger has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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 | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Palfinger's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPalfinger amounted to52,863metric 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 Palfingerincreased by 44.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Palfinger's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Palfinger's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Palfinger were 18,885 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Palfinger reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Palfinger's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Palfinger's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Palfinger's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Palfinger's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Palfinger's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Palfinger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,365 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 33,978 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Palfinger use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Palfinger reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Palfinger's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Palfinger's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Palfinger reported 3,042,731 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 Palfinger includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Palfinger's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Palfinger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Palfinger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,042,731 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 30.59%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 69.41%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Palfinger reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Palfinger's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 17.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Palfinger's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Palfinger disclose?
In 2024, Palfinger reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Palfinger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Palfinger's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,090,085 tCOâ‚‚e(68.69%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 762,692 tCOâ‚‚e(25.07%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 65,246 tCOâ‚‚e(2.14%)
Palfinger's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Palfinger’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Palfinger reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,885 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,456 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.69 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Palfinger's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Palfinger's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Palfinger reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.69 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.66, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Palfinger rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Palfinger ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Palfinger is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Palfinger's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Palfinger reported a total carbon footprint of 3,095,594 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.74% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Palfinger's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.1%.a