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Manitou

Manitou Group, commonly referred to as Manitou, is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment headquartered in France. Established in 1953, the company has made significant strides in the industry, particularly in the design and production of telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, and aerial work platforms. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Manitou serves a diverse range of sectors, including construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. Renowned for its innovative approach, Manitou offers unique products that combine advanced technology with user-friendly features, ensuring efficiency and safety on the job site. The company has achieved notable market recognition, consistently ranking among the top players in the material handling sector. With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, Manitou continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and innovation.

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57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Manitou's score of 57 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Manitou's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Manitou Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,132,521,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 18,742,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,755,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 6,110,025,000 kg CO2e. Manitou Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with a 1.5°C trajectory under the Paris Agreement. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products by 33.7% per hour of use of sold equipment within the same timeframe. To further enhance its sustainability efforts, Manitou Group is committed to integrating low-emission vehicles into its fleet, targeting 30% by 2025 and 100% by 2030. These initiatives reflect the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
16,382,000
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Scope 2
9,235,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Manitou's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Manitou is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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