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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Barco's score of 37 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Barco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Barco NV reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 292,523,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,803,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 289,101,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products. Barco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 45% by the year 2025, using 2015 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with a notable reduction from 330,424,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 292,523,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reflects Barco's ongoing commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware and equipment sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,044,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,138,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 449,259,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Barco is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
