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Balsan Sustainability Profile

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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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54

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Balsan's score of 54 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

74%

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Balsan's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Beaulieu International Group N.V.

Balsan, headquartered in France, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Balsan aims to achieve a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using a 2020 baseline. These targets are part of Balsan's commitment to align with industry standards for greenhouse gas reductions, ensuring that their operations contribute to global climate goals. The company's targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming, as indicated by their commitment status with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Balsan's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Balsan S.A., reflecting a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability strategies. As a current subsidiary of Beaulieu International Group N.V., Balsan is part of a broader commitment to environmental responsibility within the building products sector. Overall, Balsan's proactive approach to reducing emissions demonstrates its dedication to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a responsible player in the industry.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
61,134,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
145,977,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
2,556,075,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Balsan's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Balsan's primary industry is Construction Work, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Balsan's Location?

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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.

Balsan's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Balsan's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 12% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
60%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
31%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Balsan's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Balsan has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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