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Etex

Etex, officially known as Etex Group, is a leading global player in the building materials industry, headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1905, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, focusing on innovative solutions for construction and renovation. Etex is renowned for its diverse range of products, including lightweight building materials, roofing systems, and fire protection solutions. What sets Etex apart is its commitment to sustainability and innovation, ensuring that their offerings not only meet but exceed industry standards. With a robust market position, Etex has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its eco-friendly initiatives and cutting-edge technologies. The company continues to drive advancements in the construction sector, making it a trusted partner for builders and architects worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Etex's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Clay Construction Products 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Etex's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Etex's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Etex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,579,356,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 792,872,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 144,892,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 2,641,592,670 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were slightly higher at about 3,677,467,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 870,446,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 148,471,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Etex has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline. They have already achieved a 22.8% reduction in absolute emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 compared to the 2018 reference baseline. This commitment aligns with their broader decarbonisation programme, which targets a reduction of more than 30% in Europe by 2030. Etex is also committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, supporting the European Green Deal's objectives. Their ongoing efforts reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint in the building products sector.

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Scope 1
782,634,110
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Scope 2
157,764,580
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Etex's primary industry is Bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay, which is medium 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 Etex is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Etex 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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