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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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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Befesa's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Befesa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Befesa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,550,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 880,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 249,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 421,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1,129,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Befesa's total emissions were approximately 1,411,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 882,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 155,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 374,000,000 kg CO2e. The reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023 indicates a significant increase in emissions, which may warrant further investigation into the factors contributing to this rise. Befesa has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to report emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets, which places Befesa in a context where it may need to establish clear goals to align with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
510,000,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 2
93,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Befesa's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 Befesa is in LU, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Befesa is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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

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