Barco Sustainability Profile
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. This includes 2,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 538,011,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 45% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2025 from a 2015 baseline. Furthermore, Barco has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Barco's long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, using 2024 as the base year. Near-term goals also include a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. The company is actively working towards these targets, with a focus on engaging 30% of its suppliers by emissions to adopt science-based targets by 2030. Barco's emissions data is self-reported and reflects its commitment to sustainability within the technology hardware and equipment sector, headquartered in Belgium (BE).
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| 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,262,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,565,000 | 0,000,000 | 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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Barco's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Barco's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 32% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Barco'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.
Barco 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.
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