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Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes, a GE company, is a leading global provider of integrated oilfield products, services, and digital solutions. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across major regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 1907, Baker Hughes has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in drilling technology and digital innovation. The company’s core offerings encompass oilfield services, turbomachinery, and digital solutions, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Baker Hughes is recognised for its pioneering work in the energy sector, particularly in enhancing operational performance and reducing environmental impact. With a strong market position, Baker Hughes continues to drive innovation, making it a key player in the evolving energy landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Baker Hughes'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.

70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

39

Industry Benchmark

Baker Hughes's score of 70 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Baker Hughes's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Baker Hughes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 386,367,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 178,361,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 375,422,657,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, pledging to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. In 2023, Baker Hughes reported similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 383,096,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 191,417,100 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 433,728,176,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all scopes, demonstrating transparency and commitment to sustainability. Baker Hughes's climate commitments include a significant focus on empowering employees through its Carbon Out programme, which encourages individual contributions towards achieving net-zero emissions. The company has also committed to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, as outlined in multiple sustainability reports. Overall, Baker Hughes is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and has established a clear pathway to net-zero emissions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy sector's transition to a more sustainable future.

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Scope 2
445,000,000
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Scope 3
215,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Baker Hughes's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low 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 Baker Hughes is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Baker Hughes is not participating in any 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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