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Wabtec's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Wabtec 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).
Wabtec has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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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 Wabtec's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wabtec amounted to 268,831 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wabtec decreased by 1.68%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Wabtec's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wabtec's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wabtec were 129,787 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Wabtec reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Wabtec's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Wabtec's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.92%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Wabtec's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Wabtec reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 105,540 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 139,044 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Wabtec reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Wabtec's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 10.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Wabtec's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Wabtec 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Wabtec use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Wabtec reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Wabtec's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Wabtec's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Wabtec reported 49,998,570 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 2022 disclosure of Wabtec includes a breakdown across 10 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
Wabtec's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wabtec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Wabtec reported total Scope 3 emissions of 49,998,570 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 2.75% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 97.25% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wabtec disclose?
In 2022, Wabtec reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Wabtec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Wabtec's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 48,600,000 tCOâ‚‚e (97.2%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,060,000 tCOâ‚‚e (2.12%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 109,000 tCOâ‚‚e (0.22%)
Wabtec's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Wabtec's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Wabtec reported a total carbon footprint of 50,267,401 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18,284.55% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Wabtec's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.28%.