- Limited Tier 1 supplier base for manufacturing materials
- Need for a single source diverse vendor tracking mechanism for reporting vendor diversity metrics
- Increased cost of goods
- Limited supplier base
- Supply chain disruptions
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 87.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 59.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 28.1K 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
87.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
13.7M gallons/year
2023
Waste
367.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.6M GJ/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). | 59.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 28.1K 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 | 87.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 147.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2021 | 96.3K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 70813 tCO2e (Scope 2) = 167160 tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 925 solar panels installed at Greenbrier Tlaxcala with a projected average energy production of 67,000 kW-hours per month
- 49% recycled steel purchased for railcar manufacturing
- 46,000 U.S. tons material reused, reclaimed or recycled through Sustainable Conversions
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement air quality, waste management and water quality control procedures
- Bolster employee feedback loops through additional surveys in the U.S., Mexico and Europe
- Introduce an enhanced safety onboarding approach across North American operations
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 2 GHG emissions per unit of output by 20% by 2027 (from 2022 baseline)
- Create five new pathways to providing consistent diversity scholarship funding by 2025
- Establish Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program by 2025
- Implement a corporate-level Environmental Management System (EMS) by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Fully align with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyTalent Acquisition, Retention & RecognitionRisk ManagementInnovation and Economic PerformanceDiversity & InclusionGreenhouse Gas Emissions & Climate