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Agfa Gevaert NV, commonly known as Agfa, is a renowned Belgian multinational at the forefront of imaging technology and information management. With its headquarters in Mortsel, Belgium, the company operates with a significant global footprint, serving diverse markets worldwide. Agfa's rich heritage stems from the merger of Agfa (founded 1867) and Gevaert (founded 1890) in 1964, establishing a century-long legacy in innovation.
The company specialises in medical, precision and optical instruments, offering cutting-edge solutions across three main business areas. These include advanced medical imaging and integrated healthcare IT systems, high-performance industrial inkjet applications, and specialty chemicals. Agfa's pioneering spirit drives its development of innovative digital solutions, enhancing efficiency and outcomes for healthcare providers and industrial partners globally.
41
DitchCarbon score
+9 vs industry average
Agfa Gevaert’s score of 41 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Medical Device Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.308
20182025
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Agfa Gevaert's reported carbon emissions
Agfa Gevaert, headquartered in Belgium and operating in the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 664.5 million kg CO2e in 2024. This includes around 57.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 3.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 603.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, Agfa Gevaert's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 76.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 42.4 million kg CO2e. In 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were about 83 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 45.9 million kg CO2e.
Agfa Gevaert has committed to reducing its combined Scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 62% by 2030, using 2006 as a base year for its Belgian sites. The company had a "Committed" status with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as of September 2023, though this commitment status later changed to "Commitment removed" as of September 2023.
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Agfa Gevaert’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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