- Maintaining high global standards of compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence.
- Addressing ergonomic safety in manufacturing operations.
- Reducing waste generation and water usage.
- Managing climate-related risks.
The Timken Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Timken Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 421.86 MTCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 126.07 MTCO2e; Scope 2: 300.86 MTCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
421.86 MTCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
3.6%
of total energy
Water Usage
4.3K megaliters
2023
Waste
70.92 metric tons
2023
Energy Use
5.3K GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 126.07 MTCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 300.86 MTCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 421.86 MTCO2e |
| 2022 | 500.41 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined) |
| 2021 | 486.14 (tCO2e/year) |
| 2018 | 480.31 thousand MTCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced aggregate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by approximately 40% since 2018.
- Increased on-site renewable energy and power purchase agreements by 100% since 2018.
- Diverted nearly 87% of waste from landfills in 2023.
- Reduced global water withdrawal by 10% from 2018 to 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (implied)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% reduction in aggregate Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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