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Weir

Weir Group PLC, commonly known as Weir, is a leading engineering company headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1871, Weir has established itself as a key player in the global mining, oil and gas, and power generation industries. The company operates extensively across regions including North America, Australia, and Europe, providing innovative solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. Weir's core offerings include high-performance pumps, valves, and wear-resistant materials, which are renowned for their durability and efficiency. The company’s commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted partner in critical applications. With a rich history of innovation and a strong market presence, Weir continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the industrial sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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56

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

Weir's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Weir's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Weir Group PLC reported total Scope 2 emissions of approximately 142,213,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 44,070,488,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Weir aims for a 50% reduction by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Weir's emissions reduction strategy aligns with industry standards, focusing on significant reductions across all scopes. The company is actively working towards these targets as part of its long-term climate commitments, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 2
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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. Weir'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 Weir is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Weir is participating in some 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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