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Balsan

Balsan, a leading name in the flooring industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the design and manufacture of high-quality carpet tiles and broadloom carpets, catering to both commercial and residential sectors. Balsan's core offerings include innovative textile solutions that combine aesthetics with functionality, making them a preferred choice for architects and interior designers. Their commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices sets them apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades for design excellence, Balsan continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner in creating inspiring spaces.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Balsan's score of 34 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Balsan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Balsan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 762,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 755,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 7,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 727,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 718,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 9,000 kg CO2e. Balsan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with industry standards for greenhouse gas reduction and demonstrates Balsan's proactive approach to mitigating climate impact. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data, which limits the full understanding of its overall carbon footprint. However, Balsan's focus on reducing operational emissions is a significant step towards sustainability in the building products sector.

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Scope 1
980,000
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Scope 2
11,000
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0,000
Scope 3
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000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Balsan's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is 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. This request for Balsan is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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