Festo SE & Co. KG, a leading global player in automation technology and technical education, is headquartered in Esslingen, Germany. Founded in 1925, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, providing innovative solutions across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and process automation. Festo is renowned for its core products, such as pneumatic and electric drive technology, as well as automation solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency. Their commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, including advancements in Industry 4.0 technologies. With a reputation for quality and reliability, Festo holds a prominent market position, serving customers in over 250 industries worldwide and continually pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence.
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In 2024, Festo SE & Co. KG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,788,340,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 26,441,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were negligible at 0 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significant, with the largest contributions coming from the use of sold products (approximately 13,238,347,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 340,420,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Festo's total emissions were slightly lower at about 13,542,397,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 25,820,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 8,087,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year also reflected substantial figures, particularly in the use of sold products (approximately 12,972,026,000 kg CO2e). Festo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64.3% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from the 2022 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Festo's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 30,762,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 38,688,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 13,939,698,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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