Barco
Barco, a leading global technology company headquartered in Belgium, has been at the forefront of visualisation and collaboration solutions since its founding in 1934. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Barco operates primarily within the audiovisual and healthcare industries, providing innovative products that enhance communication and decision-making. The company is renowned for its high-quality projectors, display solutions, and medical imaging technologies, which are distinguished by their exceptional performance and reliability. Barco's commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, including advancements in digital cinema and healthcare imaging. As a market leader, Barco has received numerous accolades for its contributions to the industry, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking cutting-edge visual solutions.
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Barco's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Barco NV reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 541,568,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 841,611,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 528,514,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,064,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,331,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 821,960,000 kg CO2e. Barco has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2024 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Barco is targeting a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, also from a 2024 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Barco's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has also pledged to ensure that 30% of its suppliers, based on emissions, will have science-based targets by 2030. Barco's initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware and equipment sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,262,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,565,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 788,515,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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