Traton SE

Common Name
Traton
Country
Germany
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
Employees
101,879
Ticker
8TRA
Exchange
XETRA
Website
traton.com
Description
Traton SE is a prominent player in the global commercial vehicle manufacturing industry. As a part of the Volkswagen Group, Traton focuses on the production of trucks and buses through its well-known ...

Traton's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Traton 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).

Traton has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Traton’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Traton's Annual Report 2024
a. Traton's Annual Report 2024
b. Traton's ESG Investor Presentation 2023
b. Traton's ESG Investor Presentation 2023

Insights into Traton's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Traton amounted to 603,044 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Traton increased by 86.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Traton's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212024065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e-21%+4%+48%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Traton's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Traton were 248,370 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Traton reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Traton's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2021), Traton's Scope 1 emissions increased by 47.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b

What are Traton's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Traton reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 158,344 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 354,674 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

What methodology does Traton use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Traton reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Traton's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212024090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Traton's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Traton reported 354,590,885 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 Traton includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Traton's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2024090 M180 M270 M360 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Traton's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Traton reported total Scope 3 emissions of 354,590,885 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 3.1% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.9% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Traton disclose?

In 2024, Traton reported emissions for 12 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 Traton's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Traton's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 342,519,213 tCO₂e (96.6%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,437,991 tCO₂e (2.38%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,230,802 tCO₂e (0.35%)

Traton's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(96.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(2.4%)

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

In 2024, Traton reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 248,370 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 49,400 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Traton's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)2Kion GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,401 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,970Scope 1 Intensity: 9.06 tCO2e/$MAurubisYear: 2024Scope 1: 561,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,143Scope 1 Intensity: 29.31 tCO2e/$MHochtiefYear: 2024Scope 1: 215,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,654Scope 1 Intensity: 6.21 tCO2e/$MFraportYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,428Scope 1 Intensity: 7.36 tCO2e/$MthyssenkruppYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,190,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,140Scope 1 Intensity: 566.94 tCO2e/$M222G EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 391Scope 1 Intensity: 8.31 tCO2e/$MSixtYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,165Scope 1 Intensity: 2.08 tCO2e/$MRingmetallYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 182Scope 1 Intensity: 6.82 tCO2e/$MDeutsche PostYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,660,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 87,605Scope 1 Intensity: 87.44 tCO2e/$MRationalYear: 2021Scope 1: 2,292 tCO2eRevenue: $M 883Scope 1 Intensity: 2.60 tCO2e/$MDeutsche LufthansaYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,159,239 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,107Scope 1 Intensity: 745.62 tCO2e/$MGEA GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,642Scope 1 Intensity: 5.72 tCO2e/$MHoenleYear: 2024Scope 1: 257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 110Scope 1 Intensity: 2.33 tCO2e/$MDaimler Truck HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 389,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 56,273Scope 1 Intensity: 6.91 tCO2e/$MPfeiffer Vacuum TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,951 tCO2eRevenue: $M 920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.21 tCO2e/$MNorma GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,353Scope 1 Intensity: 3.57 tCO2e/$MLPKF Laser & ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 168 tCO2eRevenue: $M 138Scope 1 Intensity: 1.22 tCO2e/$MWacker NeusonYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,269 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 6.14 tCO2e/$MTakktYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,372Scope 1 Intensity: 2.52 tCO2e/$MKoenig & BauerYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,326Scope 1 Intensity: 5.06 tCO2e/$MSiemens AGYear: 2024Scope 1: 347,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 84,812Scope 1 Intensity: 4.09 tCO2e/$MNordexYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,007 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,595Scope 1 Intensity: 6.98 tCO2e/$MTratonYear: 2024Scope 1: 248,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 49,400Scope 1 Intensity: 5.03 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Traton reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.17 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Traton rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Traton ranked 9 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Traton is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Traton's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Traton reported a total carbon footprint of 355,193,929 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 109,675.14% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Traton's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.1%. a

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