Bang And Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen, a renowned Danish audio brand, is headquartered in Struer, Denmark (DK). Founded in 1925, the company has established itself as a leader in the premium audio and visual industry, known for its innovative design and exceptional sound quality. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Bang & Olufsen offers a diverse range of products, including high-end speakers, headphones, and televisions. The brand is celebrated for its unique blend of craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, creating products that not only perform exceptionally but also serve as elegant design pieces. Over the years, Bang & Olufsen has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position in the luxury market and appealing to audiophiles and design enthusiasts alike.
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Bang And Olufsen's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 115,374,000 kg CO2e. This includes 190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 183,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 115,191,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 58,021,000 kg CO2e), use of sold products (approximately 40,714,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (around 1,717,000 kg CO2e). In 2024, emissions were reported at approximately 132,552,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 293,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 455,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 131,804,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of around 139,174,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 539,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 409,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 138,226,000 kg CO2e. Bang & Olufsen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2028 from a FY2021 base year. Additionally, the company targets a 37.8% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2029, also from a FY2021 baseline. Long-term, they commit to maintaining at least 90% reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY2028 through FY2039, and to achieving net-zero emissions across their value chain by FY2039. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Bang & Olufsen's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the consumer durables sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,457,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,422,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,217,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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