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Bodycote

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bodycote's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Bodycote's score of 28 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

96%

Bodycote's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Bodycote reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,100,000 kg CO2e, which included about 3,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Bodycote's emissions intensity has been monitored, with a reported carbon intensity of 0.4148 kg CO2e per million GBP of sales in 2021. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its operational strategy.

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202020212022
Scope 1
140,400,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
150,300,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000
00,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. Bodycote is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Bodycote is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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