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Bekaert

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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72

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

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Bekaert's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bekaert, headquartered in Belgium, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,181,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,531,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions decreasing from 48,954,000 kg CO2e in 2019 for Scope 1 and 8,820,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in 2020. Bekaert has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Carbon Net Zero by 2050. The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Bekaert plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 19.7% by 2035, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Bekaert's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint demonstrate a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility within the mining and metals sector.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
1,474,717,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
1,300,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bekaert's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), 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 Bekaert is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bekaert 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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