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Metal Fabrication
BE
updated 22 days ago

Bekaert Sustainability Profile

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Bekaert, officially known as NV Bekaert SA, is a global leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies, headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1880, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving diverse industries such as construction, automotive, and energy. Bekaert's core offerings include high-quality steel wire products, advanced coatings, and innovative solutions that enhance performance and durability. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and technological innovation, positioning itself as a key player in the wire and cable industry. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Bekaert continues to achieve notable success, including its recognition for excellence in product quality and customer service. As a trusted partner, Bekaert remains dedicated to delivering unique solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Bekaert's score of 55 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

76%

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Bekaert's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bekaert reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 6,728,351,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 252,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,066,791,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Bekaert has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 46.2% reduction in its combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with science-based targets and reflects Bekaert's commitment to sustainability. Additionally, Bekaert has committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 19.7% by 2035. Looking further ahead, Bekaert has pledged to reach Carbon Net Zero by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term goal underscores the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. Bekaert's headquarters is located in Belgium (BE), and its emissions data is sourced directly from NV Bekaert SA, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.

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20162018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
301,971,000
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000,000,000
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-
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000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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-
-
-
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Bekaert's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bekaert's primary industry is Metal Fabrication, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bekaert's Location?

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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 Bekaert is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bekaert's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bekaert's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 11% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
83%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Processing of Sold Products
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Use of Sold Products
1%
Investments
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Bekaert'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.

Bekaert 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.

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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