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 62 is higher than 99% 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 includes 3,064,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 524,120,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Barco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2025, using 2015 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the technology hardware and equipment sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,044,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,138,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 449,259,000 | 000,000,000 | 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.
