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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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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Barco's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Barco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Barco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 292,523,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,064,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7,289,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 524,120,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 253,592,000 kg CO2e. Barco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 45% by 2025, using 2015 as the baseline year. This target encompasses reductions in Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling its carbon footprint. Additionally, Barco has committed to a 35% reduction in emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2023 compared to 2015 levels. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Barco's commitment to sustainability and its role in mitigating climate change impacts.

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4,044,000
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Scope 2
5,138,000
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Scope 3
449,259,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barco's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Barco is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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