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Alten

Alten, officially known as Alten SA, is a prominent player in the engineering and technology consulting sector, headquartered in France. Established in 1988, the company has expanded its operations across Europe, North America, and Asia, solidifying its presence in key markets. Specialising in IT services and engineering solutions, Alten offers a diverse range of core products, including software development, systems integration, and project management. What sets Alten apart is its commitment to innovation and quality, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a strong market position, Alten has achieved significant milestones, including consistent growth and recognition as a leader in the engineering consulting industry. The company’s dedication to excellence has earned it a reputation for delivering high-value services across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and telecommunications.

DitchCarbon Score

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Alten's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Alten's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Alten reported total carbon emissions of approximately 75,479,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,302,690 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,773,950 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 63,402,360 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a target to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, using 2019 as the base year. Alten has set ambitious near-term targets, aiming for a 59.8% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting—by 55% per EUR value added within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Alten's commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emission reductions across all scopes.

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2019202120222023
Scope 1
7,977,000
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Scope 2
3,988,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
188,457,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alten's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Alten is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Alten is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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