Palfinger AG

Common Name
Palfinger
Country
Austria
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
Employees
12,111
Ticker
PAL
Exchange
WIENER BOERSE AG AMTLICHER HANDEL
Description
Palfinger AG is a globally recognized manufacturer and provider of innovative lifting solutions. With its headquarters in Bergheim, Austria, the company specializes in developing advanced hydraulic li...

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.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Palfinger’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Palfinger's Non-financial report 2024
a. Palfinger's Non-financial report 2024

Insights into Palfinger's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Palfinger amounted to 52,863 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). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Palfinger increased 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

20222023202405 k10 k15 k20 ktCO2e+1%-1%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 33,978 tCO₂e 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

20222023202408.5 k17 k25.5 k34 ktCO2e
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 11 of 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

2022202320240950 k1.9 M2.85 M3.8 MtCO2e-4%-14%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 emissions have 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 tCO₂e (68.69%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 762,692 tCO₂e (25.07%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 65,246 tCO₂e (2.14%)

Palfinger's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(68.7%)Waste Generated inOperations (Cat. 5)(2.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(25.1%)

Insights into Palfinger’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Palfinger reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,885 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,456 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Palfinger's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,0005,00020,000200,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PonsseYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 910Scope 1 Intensity: 4.36 tCO2e/$MREV GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,260 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,638Scope 1 Intensity: 6.54 tCO2e/$MHD Hyundai Construction EquipmentYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,154 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,993Scope 1 Intensity: 4.73 tCO2e/$MDoosan BobcatYear: 2023Scope 1: 52,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,637Scope 1 Intensity: 6.87 tCO2e/$MDeere & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 353,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 50,518Scope 1 Intensity: 7.01 tCO2e/$MEpirocYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,772Scope 1 Intensity: 5.20 tCO2e/$MTerexYear: 2023Scope 1: 34,287 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,152Scope 1 Intensity: 6.66 tCO2e/$MManitou BFYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,742 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,764Scope 1 Intensity: 6.78 tCO2e/$MZoomlionYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,921 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,232Scope 1 Intensity: 8.17 tCO2e/$MDaimler Truck HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 389,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 56,273Scope 1 Intensity: 6.91 tCO2e/$MWacker NeusonYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,269 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 6.14 tCO2e/$MTurk TraktorYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,319 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,978Scope 1 Intensity: 6.73 tCO2e/$MIveco GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,791 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,910Scope 1 Intensity: 8.22 tCO2e/$MPaccarYear: 2022Scope 1: 121,140 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,820Scope 1 Intensity: 4.20 tCO2e/$MVolvoYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,805Scope 1 Intensity: 4.37 tCO2e/$MEscorts KubotaYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,639 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,183Scope 1 Intensity: 9.84 tCO2e/$MKubotaYear: 2024Scope 1: 243,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,213Scope 1 Intensity: 12.65 tCO2e/$MHaulotte GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,776 tCO2eRevenue: $M 666Scope 1 Intensity: 13.18 tCO2e/$MHiabYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,627 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,714Scope 1 Intensity: 7.95 tCO2e/$MAlamo GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,629Scope 1 Intensity: 14.08 tCO2e/$MOshkoshYear: 2024Scope 1: 70,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,730Scope 1 Intensity: 6.52 tCO2e/$MTratonYear: 2024Scope 1: 248,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 49,400Scope 1 Intensity: 5.03 tCO2e/$MKonecranes AbpYear: 2023Scope 1: 37,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,397Scope 1 Intensity: 8.48 tCO2e/$MPalfingerYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,885 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,456Scope 1 Intensity: 7.69 tCO2e/$M

How does Palfinger's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Palfinger reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.78 , 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 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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

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