- Supply chain disruptions causing component and chip shortages.
- Escalation of cost of raw materials and disputes with suppliers.
- Shortage or discontinuation of certain raw materials.
Wabtec Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Wabtec Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 228.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 131.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 96.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 52.7M tCO2e/year. 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
228.0K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
1%
of total energy
Water Usage
34.2 million gallons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.0M MWh/year
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). | 131.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 96.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 52.7M tCO2e/year |
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 | 228.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 384.5K metric tons of CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2018 | 74.8K (Scope 1) + 107611 (Scope 2) + 31861 (Scope 3) tCO2e/year (2017 data) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 3.1% lower Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023 compared to 2022, despite a 16% increase in sales. 38% absolute emissions reduction from the 2019 baseline.
- 131% increase in the use of zero-carbon solar energy compared to 2022, avoiding 2,400 metric tons of CO2e.
- Trip Optimizer™ saved 752 million gallons of fuel, equating to 7.7 million tons of GHG emissions reductions.
- Green Air HVAC system uses R290 refrigerant with a GWP of less than one, compared to R-134a's GWP of 1,300.
- Green Friction product reduces particulate emissions from braking by up to 90%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Freight locomotives with 100% biofuel capability in North America by 2026, globally by 2030.
- Low-HP modernizations for 100% biofuel capability.
🔭 Long-term
- Hydrogen-powered locomotive demonstration by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance