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Precious Metal Production
GB
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Bodycote

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Bodycote plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading provider of thermal processing services, specialising in heat treatment, metal joining, and surface technology. Founded in 1923, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, serving a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, and energy. With a commitment to innovation, Bodycote offers unique services such as vacuum heat treatment and surface hardening, which enhance the performance and longevity of metal components. The company is recognised for its extensive network of facilities and its ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet stringent industry standards. Bodycote's reputation for quality and reliability has solidified its position as a market leader in the thermal processing sector, making it a trusted partner for manufacturers worldwide.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Bodycote's score of 49 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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Bodycote's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bodycote reported total carbon emissions of approximately 263,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 118,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 145,100,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 169,174,000 kg CO2e. For the year 2023, Bodycote's emissions in Great Britain were approximately 12,031,200 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 4,250,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 7,768,000 kg CO2e, and minimal Scope 3 emissions of about 13,200 kg CO2e. Bodycote has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Furthermore, they have committed to a more aggressive target of a 46.2% reduction in these emissions by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Since 2018, Bodycote has achieved a 14% reduction in total carbon emissions, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working towards building near-term carbon reduction targets in line with SBTi guidelines, with a focus on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

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Scope 1
170,200,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
198,700,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bodycote's primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Bodycote is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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