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Tenneco

Tenneco Inc., a leading global provider of clean air and ride performance products, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1940, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Tenneco operates within the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance vehicle performance and reduce emissions. The company’s core offerings include advanced exhaust systems, shock absorbers, and suspension components, which are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Tenneco's market position is bolstered by its extensive portfolio of well-known brands, making it a trusted partner for OEMs and aftermarket customers alike. With a history of significant milestones, Tenneco continues to drive advancements in vehicle efficiency and safety, solidifying its reputation as an industry leader.

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Tenneco's score of 35 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tenneco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tenneco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,201,482,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 207,373,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 994,109,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 212,143,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions increased marginally from 991,709,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Tenneco has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, which encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, the company has initiated efforts to estimate Scope 3 emissions from key partners within its supply chain, indicating a proactive approach to understanding and managing its overall carbon footprint. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, but has not yet reported on Scope 3 emissions. Tenneco's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined was approximately 0.000063 metric tons CO2e per USD of revenue in 2023, showing a slight improvement from 0.000064 metric tons CO2e per USD in 2022. These commitments and data reflect Tenneco's ongoing efforts to address climate change and reduce its environmental impact as part of its sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
283,267,000
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Scope 2
1,360,895,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tenneco's primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, 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 Tenneco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Tenneco 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
Reduction Actions

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