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Hypertherm Inc.

Hypertherm Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of advanced cutting solutions, specialising in plasma, laser, and waterjet technologies. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, consistently innovating to enhance productivity and precision in metal fabrication. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Hypertherm serves a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, and automotive. Its core products, such as the Powermax® plasma systems and HyPerformance® plasma technology, are renowned for their reliability and efficiency, setting industry standards. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and employee ownership, Hypertherm has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the cutting solutions market. The company continues to lead the way in technological advancements, ensuring customers achieve optimal results in their operations.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Hypertherm Inc.'s score of 34 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hypertherm Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hypertherm Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2030000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5190000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 471676000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2014000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 5450000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also saw a reduction from 526775000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Hypertherm has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its carbon impact from global business operations by 50% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2020, based on a 2010 baseline. Additionally, the company has achieved an 11% reduction in emissions per sales dollar for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 since a 2019 baseline, with a target timeframe extending to 2024. These commitments highlight Hypertherm's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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Scope 2
5,638,000
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Scope 3
348,830,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hypertherm Inc.'s primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is 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 Hypertherm Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hypertherm Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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