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Precious Metal Production
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Bodycote Sustainability Profile

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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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52

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Bodycote's score of 52 is higher than 78% 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, which includes 118,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 145,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 169,174,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Bodycote's emissions were slightly higher, with total emissions of around 279,800,000 kg CO2e, comprising 134,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 145,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Bodycote has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, 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 reflect Bodycote's commitment to achieving significant reductions in their carbon footprint. The company has reported a 14% reduction in total carbon emissions since 2018, demonstrating progress towards their sustainability goals. Bodycote's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported.

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20192020202220232024
Scope 1
170,200,000
000,000,000
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
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Bodycote's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Bodycote's Location?

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Very high
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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bodycote's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bodycote's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 5% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 39% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
44%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
34%
Capital Goods
9%
Employee Commuting
5%
Business Travel
3%
Downstream Leased Assets
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%

Bodycote'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.

Bodycote 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
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