Befesa
Befesa S.A., headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), is a leading player in the environmental services industry, specialising in the recycling of industrial by-products. Founded in 1999, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on sustainable solutions for the steel and aluminium sectors. Befesa's core services include the recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, as well as the recovery of valuable metals, which sets it apart in the market. The company is recognised for its innovative technologies that enhance resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a commitment to sustainability, Befesa has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the circular economy. Its dedication to quality and environmental stewardship has earned it a prominent market position, making it a key player in the global recycling landscape.
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Befesa's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Befesa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Befesa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,550,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 880,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 249,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed 421,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint across all scopes. Over the years, Befesa's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at 1,411,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 797,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 650,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, which may reflect a need for further strategic planning in this area. Befesa's emissions intensity has shown variability, with a reported intensity of 550 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. The company operates with a focus on sustainability, yet the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action and commitment to reducing its overall carbon emissions in the future.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 510,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 93,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Befesa is not committed to any 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.
