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Bilfinger Sustainability Profile

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Bilfinger SE, headquartered in Germany, is a leading international industrial services provider with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1880, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in engineering and maintenance services for various sectors, including oil and gas, energy, and chemicals. Bilfinger excels in delivering integrated solutions that encompass engineering, maintenance, and digital services, setting itself apart with a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its core offerings include asset management, project execution, and operational support, tailored to enhance efficiency and reliability for clients. With a robust market position, Bilfinger has garnered recognition for its innovative approaches and successful project completions, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the industrial services landscape.

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74

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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

Bilfinger's score of 74 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bilfinger's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bilfinger SE reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,751,782,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 35,828,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 15,416,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 5,101,614,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses categories such as capital goods, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. Bilfinger has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by the end of the 2030 financial year compared to a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 at the latest. For its long-term targets, Bilfinger aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The company’s near-term targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% by 2034 from a 2024 base year, and a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same period. These targets reflect Bilfinger's commitment to addressing climate change and contributing to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.

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Scope 1
34,845,000
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Scope 2
21,292,000
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Scope 3
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000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Bilfinger's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bilfinger's primary industry is Other Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bilfinger'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 Bilfinger is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bilfinger's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bilfinger's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
47%
Purchased Goods and Services
46%
Employee Commuting
5%
Capital Goods
2%

Bilfinger'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.

Bilfinger 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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